Rural Health Legislator of the Year

This award recognizes an outstanding North Dakota legislator, congressional representative, or legislative aid for his/her work and support of rural and public health initiatives that address an identified need in his/her district. Criteria used to select this award recipient includes: introduces or supports an existing piece of legislation that addresses an identified rural or public health need or issue; demonstrates leadership in the community; and incorporates community input into the planning process.

2024 – Gretchen Dobervich, North Dakota State Representative, Fargo
2023 – Judy Lee, District 13, North Dakota Senator, West Fargo
2020 – Richard "Rick" Holman, District 20 Representative, North Dakota House of Representatives
2019 – Joan Heckaman, District 23 Senator and North Dakota Senate Minority Leader, New Rockford
2018 – Greg Westlind, District 15 Representative, North Dakota House of Representatives, Cando