Awards and Recognitions

2022 Productivity and Quality Award Winner

Each year, the Quality and Productivity Commission, in partnership with the Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Office, and the Productivity Managers’ Network, recognizes County employees and Departments for their achievements in improving quality and productivity in County services. The Nutrition and Physical Activity Program's, "Reducing Food Waste and Advancing Food Recovery" pilot project with Copia was one of award winners at the 35th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards Program.

This project recruited 50 businesses, including wholesale warehouses, restaurants, and school districts to participate in the program. As a result, over 102,000 pounds of edible food were donated, which roughly translates to almost 84,900 meals. In addition to increasing food access, there is also an environmental impact of this work. Over 455,000 pounds of CO2 emissions and 10.1 million gallons of water were saved.

2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award Winner

The Nutrition and Physical Activity Program is a recipient of the 2023 NACo Achievement Award for “Advancing Food Recovery to Reduce Food Waste”. For more information, visit: NACo Achievement Awards.

2023 National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) Model Practice Award Winner

2023 National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) Model Practice Award Winner Text: The Nutrition and Physical Activity Program is a recipient of the 2023 NACCHO Model Practice Program Award for “Advancing Food Recovery to Reduce Food Waste in Los Angeles County, California.” The NACCHO Award recognizes local health department best practices in addressing pressing public health challenges. For more information, visit NACCHO Model Practice Program or check out our video, Advancing Food Recovery to Reduce Food Waste which gives an overview of the pilot project.

2024 Quality and Productivity Commission

In 2024, the Quality and Productivity Commission awarded DPH Wellness Centers a Productivity Quality Award (PQA) for their partnership with the Food Rx Collaborative and CalFresh Healthy Living community partners in providing free produce to historically marginalized communities at health centers. The PQA recognizes departments and individuals for excellence in productivity and quality improvement. This project specifically received the Traditional Plaque Award, which honors commendable achievements in public service.