2022 AzPHA Annual Awards Event
Celebrating Excellence & Integrity In Arizona's Public Health System

Join us for AzPHA's annual award event as we recognize public health leaders in Arizona that stand up for truth, integrity and evidence-based public health policy!
Thursday, October 27, 2022
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Outdoor Courtyard at the Maricopa Medical Society
326 E Coronado Rd #101, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tickets only $60 and includes a full taco bar from Senor Taco with protein taco fillings plus beans, rice, guacamole, chips, tortillas & additional pre-rolled tacos
Hosted Bar service by Top Shelf Bartenders includes wine, beer and soft drinks
Register Today!
Awards to Include:
Policy Maker of the Year
This award is given annually to an individual or organization that works to create policy that improves public health in Arizona.
The Senator Andy Nichols Award
The Senator Andy Nichols Award honors those who have made outstanding contributions to public health throughout their career.
The Cele Cohen Nursing Award
The Cele Cohen Nursing Award recognizes a public health or community health nurse who has made an outstanding contribution to public health in Arizona.
The Elsie Eyer Commitment to Underserved People Award
The Elsie Eyer Commitment to Underserved People Award recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated a sustained effort in assuring the delivery of health services to underserved populations in Arizona.
The Harold B Woodward Award
The Harold B Woodward Award is given for work done for the advancement or betterment of the Arizona Public Health Association.
The Lloyd E. Burton Scholarship
The Lloyd E. Burton Scholarship is given to a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate public health program at an Arizona university or college.
Health Education Awards
Health Education Awards Recognizes the creation of outstanding health education or patient education materials. Award categories are Governmental and Nongovernmental.
New! Pete Wertheim Public Health Leadership Award
Pete Wertheim Public Health Leadership Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates exemplary leadership and goes above expectations to address public health needs or challenges and exemplifies innovative approaches to improving public health in Arizona.
Public Health Research Award
Public Health Research Award This award recognizes an individual or team whose research contributes to the advancement of public health science and/or practice in Arizona.
Corporate Public Health Service Award
This award may be presented annually to a company or organization which makes a significant contribution and/or innovation to public health in Arizona. Eligible recipients are health or non health related nonprofits or for profit companies or organizations.