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 close May 8th!

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2025 Annual Award Winners

    • Clarinda Regional Health Center (Clarinda)

    • Tri-County Child and Family Development Council (Waterloo)

    • Johnson County Public Health (Iowa City)

    • St. Ambrose University (Davenport)

    • Waukee Community School District (Waukee)

    • Iowa State University (Ames)

    • Bridget Saffold (Waterloo)

    • Kelli Gerdes (Mason City)

    • Broadlawns Family Health Center (Des Moines)

    • Blank Children’s Pediatrics (Des Moines)

    • Kayla Reiter (West Des Moines)

    • Jayden Stafford (Kalona)

    • Riceville Elementary School (Riceville)

    • Shuler Elementary (Clive)

    • Chaeli's Child Care (Iowa Falls)

    • Loving Hands Early Care & Education (Newton)

    • 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.

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