2010 Worksite Awards Announced!
A record number of worksites have won 2010 Hennepin County Wellness by Design Awards for excellence in promoting healthy and safe places to work.
Sixty-seven worksites were honored June 17 at an award ceremony at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center. (See 2010 Worksite Award Winner Summaries.) Mike Opat, chair, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, was among those honoring organizations in the county that have met specific criteria in promoting safe and healthy lifestyles.
Each year the Wellness by Design Award recognizes worksites in Hennepin County that go above and beyond in creating healthy environments for employees.
Watch this site early next year for details on how to apply for a 2011 award.
- Do you have a worksite tobacco policy?
- Do you support physical activity for your employees?
- Do you have healthy choices in your vending machines?
If so, you may be eligible for a Wellness by Design Worksite Award. Worksites are recognized for accomplishments in each of these areas:
- Senior-level support
- Wellness infrastructure
- Assessment and evaluation
- Communications and engagement
- Programs and interventions
- Supportive environment
Wellness by Design Worksite Award winners find unique and innovative ways to ensure healthy work environments and encourage healthy employee lifestyles.
Videos of past winners
The following are interviews with representatives from worksites that have won Wellness by Design Awards. They offer insights on how easy it is to apply and how their organizations have benefited.
Augsburg Fortress
Courage Center
Data Recognition Corporation
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