Vancouver, Wash. - Clark County Public Health is seeking nominations for the annual Public Health Community Award, which recognizes both an individual and an organization in Clark County for outstanding contributions to promoting and protecting community health.

Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 4. Forms are available on the Public Health website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/public-health. Completed forms can be submitted online, by mail or in person. Details are on the form.

"This award highlights the great contributions to public health of individuals and organizations across our community," said Adrianne Fairbanks, Public Health Advisory Council chair. "Public Health greatly values its partnership with the community in addressing health issues in Clark County."

A committee of council members and Public Health staff will review nominations and make the selections. The committee will give special consideration to individuals or organizations in Clark County that work to prevent health problems, forge partnerships, and strive for communitywide outcomes.

The award will be presented during the 8:30 a.m. Clark County Board of Health meeting on Wednesday, April 25, in the sixth-floor Hearing Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.
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