Congratulations to Our 2024 Annual Award Winners!

October 30, 2024

Each year, the Iowa Primary Care Association recognizes individuals for their dedication to their patients, communities, and the community health center mission. To recognize outstanding contributions to the health of Iowans, the Iowa Primary Care Association honored the following individuals and organizations during this year’s Iowa Community Health Conference to thank them for their work to improve Iowans’ health. 

Dr. Bery Engebretsen Visionary Award: Joe Lock | Eastern Iowa Health Center

Outstanding Provider Award: Kari Ney, CNM, ARNP | Promise Community Health Center

Unsung Hero Award: Shannon Price | River Hills Community Health Center

Exceptional Network Support Award: Katie Owens | Iowa PCA, INConcertCare, & IowaHealth+

Lifetime Achievement Award: Mari Kaptain-Dahlen | Former CEO, Siouxland Community Health Center

Lifetime Achievement Award: Kelly Huntsman | CEO, Primary Health Care

Communicators of the Year Award: Crescent Community Health Center

Advocates of the Year Award: Community Health Center of Fort Dodge

Congratulations to all of our awardees and thank you for everything you do to support and improve the health of Iowans!