Public Health Champion Awards

County of San Diego

2025 Live Well San Diego

24^th 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 2025, National Public Health Week will be April 7-13. The theme was “It Starts Here.”

The 2025 Live Well San Diego 24^th Annual Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony is a signature event for the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). The Ceremony will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025. 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. 

When is the 2025 event?

What is this year's theme?

What You can Do to Join the Movement

This Year's Event

The 2025 event will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 at the County Administration Center, located at 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101, in room 310.

The 2025 Live Well San Diego 24^th Annual Public Health Champion Award 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 2002-2024.

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 recognized achievements related to the 2024 National Public Health Week theme: “It Starts Here.” The theme award was 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 daily themes included the following: 

• It Starts Here: Your Health is Our Mission
• Climate Action Starts Here: Championing Resilience for All
• Health Equity Starts Here: Optimizing Health for All
• Advocacy Starts Here: Amplifying Voices for Public Health
• The Future of Public Health Starts Here: Strengthening the Public Health Workforce

 What You Can Do to Join the Movement

1. Promote National Public Health Week - Raise awareness about your organization and public health!
2. Host an Event - Add your NPHW event to hundreds of celebrations nationwide. 
3. Take the Pledge to Create a Healthier America - Join your community to create the healthiest nation. 
4. 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 Dasha.Dahdouh@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.