Nominations Now Open For Central Florida's Healthy Workplace Awards
Applications for the 2012 Healthy Workplace Awards are now being accepted by Get Active Orlando (GAO) to honor and recognize Central Florida businesses that inspire employees to stay fit and healthy.
Online, July 26, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Applications for the 2012 Healthy Workplace Awards are now being accepted by Get Active Orlando (GAO) to honor and recognize Central Florida businesses that inspire employees to stay fit and healthy.
Since 2010, 29 companies, organizations, and agencies have been honored by GAO for their healthy workplace initiatives. Last year's top honors went to Orlando Health (Gold), Seminole County Government (Silver), and Colonial High School (Bronze). The City of Orlando received a special legacy award for earning the highest overall score for the second consecutive year.
GAO Chair Kelly Rogers, MPH, Program & Policy Analyst for Nemours' Florida Prevention Initiative, says the Healthy Workplace Awards program is part of the group's continued effort to promote physical activity in the daily lives of Central Floridians and encourage businesses and community leaders to lead the charge.
"If you encourage your employees to include exercise and a balanced diet in their daily lives, we want to know about it," says Rogers. "From company-wide exercise programs to monetary incentives, businesses are being creative in keeping our workforce healthy."
She adds that the GAO awards program is designed to honor businesses dedicated to the health of their employees, as well as to offer insight to those businesses that may want to start similar wellness programs.
There are three levels of recognition in the 2012 Healthy Workplace Awards program, allowing companies of all types and sizes to participate. Applications are due September 28, 2012; there is no entry fee.
For applications, criteria, and submission guidelines to the 2012 Healthy Workplace Awards, please visit GetActiveOrlando.com, or e-mail info@getactiveorlando.com.
Now in its ninth year of operation, Get Active Orlando supports policies designed to create physical environments that encourage healthy activity, and promotes physical activity and balanced nutrition through community gardens and fitness programs.