DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Acknowledgment Of 2024 Public Health Achievement Awards
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Present 2024 Public Health Achievement Awards.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. ? 375A.04, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is, and performs the duties and exercises the powers of, a community health board under Minn. Stat. ch. 145A, and is required to govern and administer those functions as fully as other Dakota County functions.
The first full week of April is officially designated as National Public Health Week, and this year's theme is: "Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: We Are All Public Health. Public health is more than just health care. It's the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free from pollution."
By Resolution No. 00-175 (March 21, 2000), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners established an annual Public Health Achievement Award to recognize and honor the contributions of residents in Dakota County who devote their time, energy, and talents in their communities. The award is presented in conjunction with National Public Health Week. Awards are given in the following three categories:
* Youth Award - an individual or group, 18 years or younger at the time of nomination
* Individual Award - an individual, 19 years or older at time of nomination
* Community Group Award - an individual group, 19 years or older (community coalitions, partnerships, or organizations)
An announcement of the award, including its categories, criteria, and nomination instructions, was distributed to individuals and groups in the community. Nominations were due on April 5, 2024. The review committee was made up of Public Health staff, which reviewed the applications and made recommendations for award recipients (Attachment: 2024 Award Recipient Accomplishments).
The award winners will be announced on April 23, 2024, as part of the County Board meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at ...
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