ASPPH members are invited to celebrate their interprofessional successes by applying for the IPEC COF Excellence in Interprofessional Education Collaboration Award by Friday, February 27, 2026. This award, cosponsored since 2020 by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) and the PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health (COF), recognizes outstanding teams that improve community and public health through interprofessional collaborative practice.

Applicants are encouraged to review past awardees and project videos for inspiration. Previous winners demonstrate the central role of academic public health in leading and sustaining high-impact collaborative initiatives, including several recent projects honored in 2025. These examples demonstrate the breadth of partnerships and the value of cross-sector collaboration in enhancing population health outcomes.

Explore the award details and criteria, and submit applications by Friday, February 27, 2026.