Public Health Champions Awarded for 2024

Wed, Feb 26, 2025

 

Algoma Public Health announced its Public Health Champions for 2024 at their most recent Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, February 26^th.

This annual award, now in its seventh year, is given to an individual or organization that has helped protect and promote community health and advance health equity in Algoma, whether through leading, collaborating, innovating, or fostering health opportunities for all.

A selection committee made up of Board Members, APH staff, and the Acting Medical Officer of Health reviewed all nominations. This year, the 2024 Public Health Champions were awarded to (photos included): 

 

• Individual Category: Steve Hemsworth, Prince Township
• Organization Category: Ontario Aboriginal HIV/Aids Strategy (OAHAS)

 

“This year’s champions are truly remarkable in the work that they do. Although different in terms of focus – their work helps keep us healthy and is paramount to the communities that they serve. On behalf of Algoma Public Health, we are grateful for their tireless effort and want to thank them for the work they do in making Algoma a healthier place to live,” said Dr. John Tuinema, Acting Medical Officer of Health.

 

Past Champions include:

 

2023 

• Shawna Mornix
• Sault Community Career Centre
• New Northern Mentality 

2022

• Connie Raynor-Elliott (Save Our Young Adults)
• Harvest Algoma (United Way)

2021

• PUC Services Inc.
• Lisa Vezeau-Allen - Grocers 4 Good (G4G)
• Beau Neveau (Non Dway Gamig Healing Centre)

 

For a complete list of previous Public Health Champions visit: algomapublichealth.com/champions