(Des Moines) The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the finalists for the 2021 Healthiest State Annual Awards. Individuals, communities, K-12 schools, early care providers, out-of-school programs, health care providers, and workplaces will be recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of Iowans in virtual award ceremonies during the week of February 15.
Cass County, Clarinda, and Manning are three of seven finalists in the category of Healthy Hometown Powered by the Wellmark Community Award. The other finalists include; Dickenson County, Waterloo, and Waverly.
Natalie Lancial, of Malvern and Kate Zimmerman of Ringgold County, are the two finalists in the Individual Category.
Family Dental in Council Bluffs is one of three finalists in the workplace category.
“During a year filled with unprecedented challenges, these finalists demonstrated a relentless commitment to improving the health of their students, patients, employees, and community members,” said Jami Haberl, Healthiest State Initiative executive director. “Although we are not able to gather in-person to honor them, we cannot wait to celebrate them virtually!”
All finalists will participate in virtual awards ceremonies that will be aired February 15–18 on Facebook Live. Winners will be announced and awarded a monetary gift to continue their work in 2021. The Healthiest State Annual Awards are sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HealthPartners UnityPoint Health, and Nemours.
Iowans are invited to tune in to the 2021 Healthiest State Annual Virtual Awards during the week of February 15 on the Healthiest State Initiative Facebook page. A full awards schedule will be posted in the weeks leading up to the events at IowaHealthiestState.com/Awards.
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