2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards finalists announced
Winners to be announced at the Annual Awards Ceremony on April 16th
The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the finalists for the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards presented by Wellabe. Workplaces, individuals, youth, schools, early care sites, and health care providers will be recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social, and mental well-being of Iowans. The finalists in the 9 categories include:
Youth Power
Kayla Reiter (West Des Moines)
Jayden Stafford (Kalona)
K-12 School
Riceville Elementary School (Riceville)
Shuler Elementary (Clive)
Early Care
Small
Chaeli's Child Care (Iowa Falls)
Loving Hands Early Care & Education (Newton)
Large
Des Moines Area Community College Child Development Center (Ankeny)
Ann W. Wickman Child Development Center/Nishna Valley Family YMCA (Atlantic)
Workplace
Small
Clarinda Regional Health Center (Clarinda)
Tri-County Child and Family Development Council (Waterloo)
Medium
Johnson County Public Health (Iowa City)
St. Ambrose University (Davenport)
Large
Waukee Community School District (Waukee)
Iowa State University (Ames)
Healthcare
Broadlawns Family Health Center (Des Moines)
Blank Children’s Pediatrics (Des Moines)
Individual
Bridget Saffold (Waterloo)
Kelli Gerdes (Mason City)
The responsibility to build a healthier future for the state of Iowa falls on the shoulders of Iowans every day in workplaces, schools, childcare sites, and health care sites throughout the state,” said Jami Haberl, Healthiest State Initiative executive director. “These finalists are inspiring examples of what is possible when we dedicate ourselves to supporting the well-being of our fellow Iowans.”
Winners be announced at the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards Ceremony on April 16th. Each winner will be awarded a monetary gift to continue their efforts. The 2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards are presented by Wellabe.
Join us at the Annual Awards Ceremony
Iowans are invited to join us for the awards ceremony following the Healthiest State Conference on April 16th for the announcement of this year’s winners. More information will be posted in the weeks leading to the event at www.iowahealthieststate.com/awards
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The Healthiest State Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization driven by the vision that every Iowan has the opportunity to live their healthiest life. By creating awareness and integrating solutions to improve the physical, social and mental well-being of Iowans, we can inspire Iowans and their communities to improve their health and happiness, and ultimately achieve our goal. For more information, visit http://www.iowahealthieststate.com.