AzPHA recognizes public health professionals, health professionals, and community members across Arizona who are performing extraordinary services to our community at our Annual Awards Event. This year, AzPHA will recognize Awardees in the following categories:
Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:30 – 8:30pm Social Hall Tempe 715 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288 |
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Event Venue Sponsor
AzPHA Partner Sponsor
Appetizer Sponsor
Holly Gieszl and Dr. Scott Gieszl
2025 Awardees
Public Health Research Award
Dr. Megan Jehn (Arizona State University, SORT)
Dr. Kristen Pogreba Brown (University of Arizona, SAFER)
Pete Wertheim Public Health Leadership Award
Barbara Lang (Cochise County Health & Social Services)
Jeanne Nizigiyimana (Valleywise Health Center for Refugee and Global Health)
Alida Montiel Indigenous Health & Advocacy Award
Frances Villescaz (Gila River Health Care, AIHEC)
Rising Public Health Champion Award
Jeffrey Hanna (Zeihan Pro Health)
Senator Andy Nichols Award
Karen Woodhouse (ADE, Eyes on Learning)
Policy Maker of the Year