Deadline Nearing For Spirit of Public Health Award Nominations

The deadline is approaching for nominations for the Spirit of Public Health Awards.  Now in its 8th year, McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) will honor those individuals who are committed to making their community healthy. 

This yearly celebration coincides with National Public Health Week (April 1-7).  The deadline is Friday, March 22.  Examples of past recipients of the Spirit Award include –

• A dedicated and influential teacher
• Raising awareness for breast cancer
• Community service to needy children
• Recycling efforts at a clinic
• Advocacy for the dangers of furniture tip-overs
• Role model for teens against tobacco use
• Devotion to animal welfare at a local shelter
• Helping seniors with home repairs
• Providing mental health/pet therapy for at-risk youth

 Nominations should be in short story format (minimum of 150 words) and can be submitted by email (daquackenbush@co.mchenry.il.us), 

Fax (815-334-4635) or 

Mail (McHenry County Dept of Health, Attn: Spirit Awards, 2200 N Seminary Avenue, Woodstock IL 60098).  

A flyer for the Spirit Awards is posted on the MCDH webpage www.mcdh.info with photos of previous year’s recipients.  Spirit Award recipients and their nominators will be invited to attend MCDH’s Public Health Awards ceremony in April at the McHenry County Government Center in Woodstock. 

Please direct questions to Debra Quackenbush at 815-334-4456.