The CDC Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2025 James and Sarah Fries Prize for Improving Health and the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award. These prestigious awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to public health through leadership, innovation, and impact. Nominations must be submitted online through the CDC Foundation’s nomination portal by April 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.

The James and Sarah Fries Prize for Improving Health awards a $100,000 prize to a leader whose work has achieved measurable improvements in health outcomes for a broad population. Nominations should highlight the quantitative impact of the nominee’s contributions.

The Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award includes a $50,000 prize and honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to health education and promotion through program development, policy, advocacy, or research. Nominations should demonstrate how the nominee’s work has directly benefited public health.

For more details, including eligibility criteria and past recipients, visit the nomination web page or contact FriesAwardsForHealth@cdcfoundation.org with questions.