2026 Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (5:30 PM - 9:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and community as we honor the 2026 recipients of the IPHA Awards and University of Iowa College of Public Health Heroes.
The event begins in the beautiful Capitol Square Atrium with a social hour from 5:45–6:30 PM, featuring heavy appetizers and time to connect with colleagues from across the state. The awards ceremony will follow from 6:30–7:00 PM.
After the ceremony, the celebration continues right next door at Ricochet, where guests can enjoy extended social time, complimentary games, and continued networking in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
$25 Standard Ticket - Includes heavy appetizers, one complimentary drink ticket, and free games at Ricochet following the awards ceremony.
$50 Public Health Supporter Ticket - Includes standard ticket benefits and a built-in contribution that directly supports IPHA’s mission to unite and strengthen the voice for public health.
$100 Public Health Champion Ticket - Includes standard ticket benefits and a built-in contribution that directly supports IPHA’s mission to unite and strengthen the voice for public health.
A receipt may be requested for the meal portion of your ticket price for employer reimbursement.
400 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309 United States
Social Hour - 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Awards Ceremony - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Social time and games - 7:00pm - 9:00pm