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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 01/30/2015 - January 30th is the deadline for the Kittitas County Public Health Champion Award. The Kittitas County Board of Health Advisory Committee (BOHAC) is sponsoring the first annual Kittitas County Public Health Champion award.
The award is intended to honor and recognize individuals, groups, or organizations that have made significant contributions to the health of Kittitas County. Any individual, group, or organization that has positively influenced the health of Kittitas County and its residents may be nominated. Anyone can submit a nomination for the award, including self-nomination. Nomination forms are available online at www.co.kittitas.wa.us or at the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD). Nominations should be sent to KCPHD by January 30, 2015. Nominations can be mailed to 507 N. Nanum St., Suite 102, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, emailed to publichealth@co.kittitas.wa.us, or faxed to 509-962-7581. BOHAC will review the applications and choose a recipient. An award in the amount of $500.00 to $1000.00 will be presented for current or future projects that contribute to the health of Kittitas County. “We are hoping this award will help those in our community doing good work to continue making a positive impact here in Kittitas County,” states Dr. Rebecca Pearson, BOHAC Chair. The recipient will be notified by March 20, 2015 and will receive the award on April 16, 2015 at the Kittitas County Board of Health monthly meeting. For more information regarding BOHAC or the Public Health Champion Award, please contact the Kittitas County Public Health Department at (509) 962-7515.
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Kasey Knutson, Public Information Officer, 509-962-7515