The Healthiest State Annual Awards is our prestigious recognition program honoring four individuals for implementing best practices that support the physical, social and mental well-being of Iowans across the state. Any Iowan working to improve health in schools, workplaces or communities may apply or be nominated.
Applications Open March 30th!
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2025 Annual Award Winners
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Clarinda Regional Health Center (Clarinda)
Tri-County Child and Family Development Council (Waterloo)
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Johnson County Public Health (Iowa City)
St. Ambrose University (Davenport)
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Waukee Community School District (Waukee)
Iowa State University (Ames)
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Bridget Saffold (Waterloo)
Kelli Gerdes (Mason City)
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Broadlawns Family Health Center (Des Moines)
Blank Children’s Pediatrics (Des Moines)
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Kayla Reiter (West Des Moines)
Jayden Stafford (Kalona)
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Riceville Elementary School (Riceville)
Shuler Elementary (Clive)
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Chaeli's Child Care (Iowa Falls)
Loving Hands Early Care & Education (Newton)
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Des Moines Area Community College Child Development Center (Ankeny)
Ann W. Wickman Child Development Center/ Nishna Valley Family YMCA (Atlantic)
2025 Award Winner Projects
Check in with our 2025 Healthiest State Award winners. Each received a monetary award to continue their efforts to create healthier environments for their students, employees and fellow citizens.
The 2026 Healthiest State Annual Awards are brought to you by:
