Worksite & Faith Community Health Partners recognized for their efforts promoting health and well-being
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.
"Workplace and organizational health are vital components of our community's overall well-being," said Tre’ McCalister, Chair of the Council. "By recognizing and supporting organizations that prioritize health, we are making strides toward our goal of keeping Austin as one of the healthiest and most vibrant cities in the nation."
| Winners by category: Mayor’s Healthiest Workplace Awards |
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| (For-Profit or Non-Profit) | ||||
| Small (up to 250) | Ballet Austin | |||
| Medium (251-1,000) | Turner Construction | |||
| Large (1,001-5,000) | NI/Emerson | |||
| Extra Large (>5,000) | City of Austin | |||
| Moving the Needle Workplace Awards | |
| Tobacco-Free Living | Samsung Austin Semiconductor |
| Physical Activity | Capital Metro Transportation Authority |
| Nutrition | Marvell |
| Health Education/Preventive Services | University of Texas at Austin |
| Emotional/Mental Health & Well-being | People’s Community Clinic |
| Innovations in Well-Being | Texas Department of Transportation |
Recognized Partners by category: Workplaces |
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| Bronze Level Certification | |
| Any Baby Can | |
| Any Baby Can | |
| Silver Level Certification | |
| El Buen Samaritano | St. Edward’s University |
| HealthCode | Texas Medical Liability Trust |
| Huston-Tillotson University | Texas Department of Transportation |
| Marvell | Workers Assistance Program, Inc. |
| YMCA | |
| Gold Level Certification | |
| American Heart Association | Integral Care |
| Ascension Seton | NI/Emerson |
| Austin Community College | People’s Community Clinic |
| Austin ISD | Pflugerville Independent School District |
| Austin Trauma Therapy Center | Powell Law Group, LLC. |
| Ballet Austin, Inc. | Samsung Austin Semiconductor |
| Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority | SHI |
| City of Austin | Texas Health & Human Services Commission |
| Foundation Communities | Turner Construction |
| University of Texas at Austin | Whole Foods |
| Faith Community Health Partnership | |
| Mt. Zion 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 31 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. Mt. Zion Baptist Church was recognized achieving their ministry’s health goals focused on tobacco-free living.
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.