Public Health Champion Awards
County of San Diego
2026 Live Well San Diego
25th Annual Public Health Champion Awards
During the first full week of April each year, National Public Health Week (NPHW) is observed across the U.S. as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the health of our nation. Each year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) develops a national campaign to educate the public, policymakers, and practitioners about issues related to each year’s theme.
For 2026, National Public Health Week is April 6-12. The theme is “Ready. Set. Action!”
The 2026 Live Well San Diego 25th Annual Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony is a signature event for the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). This event recognizes the extraordinary achievements in areas of public health service that protect and promote the health of the local population. The awards were created to honor the role of public/private collaborations that advance optimal health and wellness, in the diverse populations of San Diego County.
This Year's Event
The 2026 Ceremony will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the County Administration Center, located at 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101, in Room 310. Award recipients will be recognized and added to a permanent plaque.
The 2026 Live Well San Diego 25th Annual Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony is an event of Live Well San Diego, a long-term vision for improving the health and wellness of all San Diegans. View the Complete List of the Live Well San Diego Public Health Champions selected from 2002 through 2025.
This Year’s Theme
The Live Well San Diego Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony is the County’s annual signature event during National Public Health Week.
This year’s theme award recognizes achievements related to the 2026 National Public Health Week theme: “Ready. Set. Action!” The theme award is presented to recognize achievements related to the NPHW theme. Visit the National Public Health Week Website for a full description. This theme embodies the vision of Live Well San Diego and the County’s strategic mission. The priority topics include the following:
- Government Partners
- Scientific Advancement
- Community Leadership
- Your Partner with Public Health
What You Can Do to Join the Movement
- Promote National Public Health Week - Raise awareness about your organization and public health!
- Host an Event - Add your NPHW event to the hundreds of celebrations nationwide.
- Become an APHA Partner or Champion - Become a partner or champion to spread the word about National Public Health Week and host activities in your community or school.
- Join APHA's Keep It Moving Challenge - Take one small step each day for a healthier life.
If you have further questions, please contact Dasha Dahdouh at (619) 403-8809 or Mike.Jones@sdcounty.ca.gov.
The Live Well San Diego Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony is a component of Live Well San Diego, a long-term vision for improving the health and wellness of all San Diegans.
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