DES MOINES, IA (March 4, 2025) – The Nishna Valley Family YMCA and the Ann W. Wickman Child Development Center, both in Atlantic, and the Clarinda Regional Health Center, are among the Healthiest State Initiative finalists for the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards. The awards will be presented by Wellabe at the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards Ceremony, on April 16th. Each winner will be awarded a monetary gift to continue their efforts. 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. The finalists in the 9 categories include:

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,” said Jami Haberl, Healthiest State Initiative executive director. “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 the Healthiest State Conference on April 16th for the announcement of this year’s winners. More information will be posted in the weeks leading to the event at https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/awards