The Go the Distance Award recognizes a public health official who has gone above and beyond the call of duty over the previous year.
2019 – Audrey Tran Lam (Cedar Falls)
2018 – Rachel Stolz (Council Bluffs)
2017 – Kristy Vogel (Calhoun County)
2016 – Margot Voshell (Jasper County)
2015 – Jill France (Des Moines)
2013 – Chris Espersen (Des Moines)
2011 – Carol Voss (Runnells) & Susan Klein (Des Moines)
2010 – Pearl Scherrman (Dubuque)
2009 – Maureen Myshock (Des Moines)
2008 – Wendy Ringgenberg (Des Moines)
2007 – Elizabeth Faber (Garner)
2006 – Linda Drey (Sioux City)