NACCHO's Model Practices Award
Recognizes and honors outstanding local health officials and practices in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 13, 2018
Sponsor: National Association of County and City Health Officials

North Dakota Outstanding Rural Health Awards
Awards to honor outstanding rural health providers, professionals, health programs, educators/mentors, health volunteers, emerging leaders, and legislators in North Dakota.
Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Feb 1, 2019
Sponsor: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health

Wisconsin Top Rural Development Initiative Awards
Recognizes programs that exemplify positive community impacts, regional success stories, and/or demonstrate innovative ideas impacting communities in rural Wisconsin.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Feb 1, 2019
Sponsor: Wisconsin Rural Partners

American Hospital Association NOVA Awards Inactive
Awards that recognize innovative hospital/health system collaborations working to improve community health status.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 7, 2018
Sponsor: American Hospital Association

CMS Health Equity Award Inactive
An honorary award to recognize an organization that demonstrates a commitment to health equity by reducing disparities among the CMS beneficiaries they serve, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and those living in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 7, 2018
Sponsors: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS Office of Minority Health

Montana Dr. Frank Newman Rural Health Award Inactive
Awards recognizing rural health leadership, rural clinician leadership, and rural youth leadership in Montana.
Geographic coverage: Montana
Application Deadline: Nov 5, 2018
Sponsor: Montana Rural Health Initiative

Jerry Karbeling Award Inactive
Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated successful activism for improving rural health and a commitment to community service in Iowa.
Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2018
Sponsor: Iowa Rural Health Association

Dr. Alan J. Allery Health Research Award Inactive
Awards for two promising American Indian students, one graduate and one undergraduate, in recognition of research dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Native Americans throughout the country.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide, with a preference for North Dakota.
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2018
Sponsor: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health

NOSORH Awards Inactive
Awards given by the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH). NOSORH membership is required for some of the awards.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2018
Sponsor: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health

National Rural Health Day Community Stars Inactive
Honors individuals and organizations working in and serving rural communities and supporting rural health collaboration, communication, education, or innovation. Community Stars are featured in an electronic publication that is released on National Rural Health Day each year.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2018
Sponsor: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health