In 2022 USA Today named Dr. Amy Acton its Ohio honoree for Women of the Year, a program recognizing women who made a significant impact in each state.
She also received Ohio State University’s 2020 Alumni Medalist award and its College of Public Health Excellence in Teaching Award.
Public Profile
Her pandemic role made her a frequent subject of national interviews and profiles.
Different Views
Recognition has come largely from public health and civic groups, while her decisions remain a point of debate among Ohioans.
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