Waterloo school state finalist for health award
WATERLOO — The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the finalists for the 2020 Healthiest State annual awards, and Irving Elementary in Waterloo is one of three finalists in the K-12 school category.
Individuals, communities, K-12 schools, early care providers, out-of-school programs and workplaces will be recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of Iowans in their respective sectors at an awards ceremony Feb. 6 at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines.
Each winner will be granted a monetary gift to continue their work focused on improving the health and well-being of their employees, students or citizens.
Tickets are $25 for individuals or $190 for a table of eight. The event will open at 4:15 p.m. for hors d’oeuvres and networking with the awards ceremony beginning at 5 p.m.