The Healthiest State Initiative has announced St. Ambrose University is in the running as a finalist in the medium workplace category 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.
Winners will be announced at the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 16. Each winner will receive a monetary gift to continue their efforts.
“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,” Jami Haberl, Healthiest State Initiative executive director, said. “These finalists are inspiring examples of what is possible when we dedicate ourselves to supporting the well-being of our fellow Iowans.”
Iowans are invited to join us for the awards ceremony following that day’s Healthiest State Conference. More information will be posted in the weeks leading to the event at https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/awards.
The finalists in the nine categories include:
Workplace:
- Small – Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, and Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Waterloo.
- Medium – Johnson County Public Health, Iowa City, and St. Ambrose University, Davenport.
- Large – Waukee Community School District, Waukee, and Iowa State University, Ames.
Health Care – Broadlawns Family Health Center and Blank Children’s Pediatrics, both of Des Moines.
Individual – Bridget Saffold, Waterloo, and Kelli Gerdes, Mason City.
Youth Power – Kayla Reiter, West Des Moines, and Jayden Stafford, Kalona.
K-12 School – Riceville Elementary School, Riceville, and Shuler Elementary, Clive.
Early Care
- Small – Chaeli’s Child Care, Iowa Falls, and Loving Hands Early Care & Education, Newton.
- Large – Des Moines Area Community College Child Development Center, Ankeny, and
Ann W. Wickman Child Development Center/ Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Atlantic.
