Wellness Award

Champions in Health Awards Ceremony:

After a detailed application and judging process 5 Metroplex companies are awarded recognition for their wellness program.  Judging is based on Leadership and Management Support, Wellness Program Outcomes and Evaluation Methods, Individual Activities and Future Program Plans. The Award Luncheon is held in late-October or early-November.

Our goal is to champion workforce wellness programs by recognizing excellence, innovation and creativity.

Who should apply:

Any employer in the DFW Metroplex or 12 surrounding counties that provides a wellness program for its workforce.

Application process:

Full Award Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on September 25, 2009.  Should you have questions about the process please call 972-256-2291.

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Self-Assessment – download here

2009 Application – download here

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Award categories:

Large Company (more than 250 employees)
2009 Winner – Vought Aircraft

Small Company (less than 250 employees)
2009 Winner – Hill & Wilkinson

Non-profit
2009 Winner – Baylor Health Care System

Government/Education
2009 Winner – City of Hurst

New Program (less than 2  years old)
2009 Winner – The Reynolds Company
2009 Winner – City of North Richland Hills

(Occasionally awarded)  WOW – Wellness With-Out Walls … extreme innovation and creativity can receive recognition

Award Selection:

Programs are assessed by a panel of judges with expertise in health and wellness. Specific attention is paid to how the organization meets the unique needs of its workforce, how outcomes are measured as well as the stability and sustainability of the program.

For more information:

Leslie Casey,Vice President, The Health Industry Council at 972-256-2291; leslie@healthindustrycouncil.org

Join the Champions … Apply for an Award in 2010!!!