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2018 LHD of the Year Award

NACCHO’s vision is health, equity, and security for all people in their communities.  Local health departments work daily to realize this vision through their broad mandate for disease prevention, health promotion and health protection. The Local Health Department (LHD) of the Year Award is intended to recognize outstanding work conducted by LHDs around the nation.  It is an opportunity to share the success of our colleagues, and celebrate their achievements in the national spotlight of our annual conference. 

The theme for the 2018 LHD of the Year Award is Chief Health Strategist. Through their leadership and service, the Chief Health Strategist unites community stakeholders and leverages resources to prevent death, disease, and disability; addresses emerging threats to health, security, and equity; and eliminates the social and structural injustices that result in health disparities.

2018 National Advocate of the Year

To apply for this award, applicants must show documentation of their advocacy efforts. Many factors go into policymaking decisions. Successful advocacy does not necessarily mean Congress changed or implemented a policy, law or funding level based on recommendations. However, a successful advocate will develop a meaningful relationship with a lawmaker and their staff, and become a trusted messenger and resource in public health matters. Lawmakers are not experts in public health policy, and they rely on their staff and constituents like local health officials to educate them on policy and fiscal matters in order to craft legislation that keeps Americans healthy and safe.