September 11, 2026
Mayor’s Health & Well-Being Council Announces New Partnerships & Award Recipients
AUSTIN, Texas — The Mayor’s Health & Well-Being Council (MHWC) 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.
“Creating a healthier Austin starts with the environments where people spend their time every day,” said Andrea Fisher, Chair of the Mayor’s Health & Well-Being Council. “These organizations are demonstrating what it means to put health and well-being into action- building stronger workplace and community cultures and setting an example for others across our city. We’re proud to recognize their commitment and the meaningful impact they are making throughout Austin.”
Winners by category:
Mayor’s Healthiest Workplace Awards
| Extra Small (up to 50) | Texas Racing Commission |
| Small (50-250) | Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation |
| Medium (251-1,000) | Turner Construction |
| Large (1,001-5,000) | Samsung Austin Semiconductor |
| Extra Large (>5,000) | City of Austin |
Moving the Needle Workplace Awards
| Tobacco Free Living | Powell Law Group |
| Physical Activity | Austin Community College |
| Nutrition | Whole Foods |
| Health Education & Preventative Services | Foundation Communities |
| Emotional & Mental Health | TxDOT |
Recognized Partners by category:
Bronze Level Certification:
| Any Baby Can of Austin | Texas Mutual Insurance Company |
Silver Level Certification:
| El Buen Samaritano | Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
| Greater Austin YMCA | Texas Department of Information Resources |
| HealthCode | Texas Medical Liability Trust |
| Huston-Tillotson University | Texas Commission on Fire Protection |
| Juiceland | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts |
| Marvell Semiconductor Inc | TxDOT |
| St. Edward's University |
Gold Level Certification:
| American Heart Association | Kendra Scott |
| Ascension Seton | National Instruments (NI) |
| Austin Community College | People's Community Clinic |
| Austin Independent School District | Pflugerville ISD |
| Austin Trauma Therapy Center | Powell Law Group |
| Ballet Austin | Samsung Austin Semiconductor |
| CapMetro | SHI |
| City of Austin | Texas Health and Human Services Commission |
| Employees Retirement System of Texas | Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation |
| Fairmont Austin | Texas Racing Commission |
| Foundation Communities | Turner Construction |
| Integral Care | Whole Foods Market |
Faith Community Health Partnership:
| Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church | Ebenezer Third Baptist Church |
The Mayor's Health and Well-Being Council Workplace Partner Certification Program includes businesses of all kinds. It was created by the MHWC in 2004 to inspire nutrition, physical activity, tobacco-free living, mother-friendly and other health-related policies, and programs. By achieving MHWC Workplace Partner Certification, organizations are recognized for having comprehensive health and wellness programs and policies addressing pillars of health. This year 39 workplaces received the MHWC 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 MHWC 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.
About the Mayor’s Health and Well-Being Council
Founded in 2004, The Mayor’s Health & Well-Being Council (MHWC), previously known as The Mayor’s Health & Fitness Council, is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. The Council has a vision for Austin to be the healthiest community in the country. Its mission is to provide community connections, build alliances & support the implementation of best practices and programs to improve health & well-being. 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.