Emerging Rural Health Leader

This award is presented to a new professional who has demonstrated tremendous promise for and commitment to improving the health of rural North Dakota residents. Nominees must have five years or less experience serving in a rural community.

2025 – Karen Andres, MD, Medical Provider, West River Health Services, Hettinger
2024 – Alyson Kornele, CEO of West River Health Services, Hettinger
2023 – Josalynne Hoff Rue, Family Practice Physician at Heart of America Medical Center, Rugby
2020 – Katie Beyer, Prevention Specialist/Partnership for Success Grant Coordinator with City-County Health District
2019 – Desirae Friskop, LRD, CHI Friendship