This award will recognize and support innovative local public health department work that strives to achieve health equity. It will profile unique examples of work that go beyond the traditional scope of public health department programs and show promise of making significant progress in reducing health inequities. The most compelling example of work will receive an award of $100,000, while three health departments demonstrating promising practices will receive additional awards of $25,000. Public health departments are invited to submit applications by 5pm on February 21, 2017. (Link)
