Mayor’s Health & Fitness Council Announces New Partnerships & Award Recipients

 

Worksites & Faith Community Health Partners recognized for their efforts promoting health and well-being

The Mayor’s Health & Fitness Council (MHFC) recognized certified partners and announced the winners of the Moving the Needle Workplace Awards and the Mayor’s Healthiest Workplace Awards during a ceremony held at Austin City Hall Friday. These awards and certifications highlight organizations implementing best practices to create workplaces or faith ministries that promote health and well-being.  “We are excited to recognize and celebrate these Austin-area organizations for taking action to support the health and well-being of their employees, congregations, and their families. The efforts of these organizations to improve health and fitness contributes to the well-being of the greater Austin community,” said Tre’ McCalister, MHFC Board Chair.

Winners by category: Mayor's Healthiest Workplace Awards (For-Profit or Non-Profit) Small (up to 250) Medium (251-1,000) Large (1,001-5,000) Extra Large (>5,000) Moving the Needle Workplace Awards  Tobacco-Free Living  Physical Activity  Nutrition                   Health Education/Preventive Services  Emotional/Mental Health & Well-being Championing Wellness Social Connectedness Regognized Partners by category: Workplaces Silver Level Certification City of Austin Health Code Huston-Tillotson University Gold Level Certification Ascension Seton Austin Community College Austin Trauma Therapy Center Ballet Austin Capital Metro Transportation Authority Foundation Communities Inc. Faith Community Health Partnership Freedom Home Baptist Church     Ballet Austin Foundation Communities Capital Metro Transportation Authority City of Austin Capital Metro Transportaiton Authority Austin Community College Capital Metro Transportation Authority Foundation Communities Inc. Marvell Pflugerville ISD NI Marvell Workers Assistance Program, Inc. YMCA of Austin Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) Integral Care NI People's Community Clinic Pflugerville Independent School District Powell Law Group, LLP

The Mayor's Health and Fitness Council Workplace Partner Certification Program includes businesses of all kinds. It was created by the MHFC in 2004 to inspire nutrition, physical activity, tobacco-free living, mother-friendly and other health-related policies and programs. By achieving MHFC Workplace Partner Certification, organizations are recognized for having comprehensive health and wellness programs and policies addressing pillars of health. This year 18 workplaces received the MHFC Partner Certification. Faith Community Health Partners serve their members and community by committing to creating a culture of health and well-being in their congregations. To earn the MHFC Faith Community Partner Recognition, faith communities must join the Faith Community Partnership program and comprehensively achieve two health-focused goals that support the health of their congregation. Freedom Home Baptist Church Health Ministry was recognized achieving their ministry’s health goals focused on physical activity, nutrition, safety, weight management, and stress reduction.  About the Mayor’s Health and Fitness Council  Founded in 2004, The Mayor’s Health and Fitness Council is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. The Council has a vision for Austin to be the fittest, healthiest community in America. Its mission is to support and inspire people to improve their health by encouraging physical activity, improved nutrition, and tobacco-free living. The council is focused on providing community connections, building alliances, and supporting the implementation of best practices and programs that truly affect positive change to healthy lifestyles.