Public health leaders honored at virtual celebration

Last night at the APHA Annual Meeting, the Council of Affiliates held their annual reception and awards ceremony celebrating excellence in state and local public health work, and attendees had lots to cheer about. You can get an idea of the celebratory vibe from a few screenshot photos from the event. From top: the crowd goes wild as the Delaware Academy of Medicine-Delaware Public Health Association is named APHA Affiliate of the Year; CoA Chair Melissa "Moose" Alperin gives some extra applause; Tim Gibbs, executive director of the Delaware Affiliate, accepts the award; and Outstanding Student of the Year Owen Manahan of the Rhode Island Public Health Association is recognized. Congratulations, everyone!