EAGAN, Minn., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you know someone who makes your workplace or community healthier? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) is looking to champion those people and organizations that make a healthy difference, with its Champions of Health Awards program. Now in its fifth year, the program awards each champion $500 for the 501(c)(3) health program of their choice, along with local and statewide recognition of the champions’ work.
In addition to the usual nominations, Blue Cross is putting special focus on efforts to promote healthy worksites this year, and encourages nominations for individuals and organizations that are making their companies or organizations better, healthier places to work.
Who/What: Any person, organization or business that has gone the extra mile to make their Minnesota community or worksite a healthier place. Here are some ideas: -- Began a worksite program that improved the health of employees -- Raised awareness or educated people about a health issue -- Pursued a cause to help people stay healthy -- Motivated people to work together for the health of the community -- Served as a role model for healthy behavior -- Helped raise funds for a health-related cause Why: By recognizing Champions of Health, Blue Cross aims to raise awareness of the healthy difference their activities have made, and the importance of healthy communities and workplaces in Minnesota. And we will come to your community to celebrate their accomplishments. Last year, Blue Cross honored 29 champions around the state. When: Nominations are due September 30. Local celebrations will take place in the fall, with a statewide recognition gala to follow. How: For a nomination form, call the Blue Cross Community Line at 800-793-6931 or 651-662-6299, or find it online at http://www.bluecrossmn.com/champions . Winners will be selected by a panel of judges representing health organizations throughout the state.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, with headquarters in Eagan, Minn. was chartered in 1933 as Minnesota’s first health plan and continues to carry out its charter mission today: to promote a wider, more economical and timely availability of health services for the people of Minnesota. A not-for-profit, taxable organization, Blue Cross is the largest health plan based in Minnesota, covering more than 2.6 million members in Minnesota and nationally through its health plans or plans administered by its affiliated companies. Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, headquartered in Chicago.
Website: http://www.bluecrossmn.com/champions
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
CONTACT: Monika Strom, +1-651-662-6889, or Karl Oestreich,+1-651-662-1502, both of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
