Public Health Awards

Each year nominations are sought to honor individuals, businesses and organizations who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in creating a healthier Oak Park.

These individuals are presented an award named for William Fitzsimmons, a medical consultant to the Oak Park Department of Public Health from 1976-1992. A humanitarian who volunteered his services to the Village, Dr. Fitzsimmons is remembered for his compassion toward others, regardless of their race or socio-economic status, a deep love of medicine and dedication to public service.

Nominations for 2023 Fitzsimmons Awards are now being accepted. Download the nomination form(PDF, 106KB).

Completed forms should be mailed to or dropped off at the Oak Park Department of Public Health, Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302, Attn: Fitzsimmons Public Health Awards.

Nominations also may be sent via email to health@oak-park.us. Nominations submitted via email should include responses to all fields listed in the original nomination form and contain the subject line "Fitzsimmons Public Health Awards". For questions, contact the Health Department at 708.358.5480.

Award winners are chosen by the Oak Park Board of Health and Health Department.

Read about past winners in the following links:

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