Governor’s Fitness Awards

As the Michigan Fitness Foundation continues efforts to create a healthier Michigan through quality physical education, nutrition education and community design, other individuals and organizations are also doing their parts to role model, encourage and foster healthy lifestyles.

The Governor’s Fitness Awards serves as a platform for recognizing individuals, public officials and organizations that are committed to healthy living. This year, awards are presented in eight categories. Each category recognizes the many different ways the award winners are inspiring and influencing Michigan residents to accept the challenge of committing to regular physical activity.

The event is also a fundraiser for the Michigan Fitness Foundation, a 501 (c)3 non-profit public charity foundation. The Michigan Fitness Foundation works to foster prosperity by empowering, facilitating and celebrating healthy choices.

Nominate a deserving recipient

Anyone can nominate a deserving individual or organization for a Governor’s Fitness Award. Click the links below for nomination forms for each of the awards. The deadline for nominations is December 31.

“Each year we hear inspiring stories of challenge and courage about everyday Michigan citizens,” says Marilyn Lieber, president and CEO of the Michigan Fitness Foundation. “There are countless Michiganders working to support or engage in physical activity that are role models to the rest of us and are deserving of recognition.”

Awards

The fifth annual Governor’s Fitness Awards will honor individuals who have overcome great challenges to pursue physical activity will receive the Charles T. Kuntzleman Accepting the Challenge Award.

The Governor’s Council Champion for Health Award honors an individual for his/her work promoting healthy lifestyles at a grassroots level.

Public officials will be honored with the Achievement Award for Public Officials for their commitment to promoting healthy living through his/her public role.

One organization or event will receive the Governor’s Council Extraordinary Event/Organization Award for working to provide physical fitness opportunities to the public at large.

The Governor’s Council Outstanding Healthy Workplace Award will honor organizations that promote and encourage wellness, physical fitness and healthy living.

One individual will receive the Vern Seefeldt Lifetime Achievement Award for making landmark contributions to the health of Michigan residents through research, teaching, professional practice or volunteer involvement related to physical activity.

The Governor's Council Conquering Obesity Award (Individual) - Honors an individual who has conquered obesity through dedication to physical activity and healthy eating.

The Governor's Council Conquering Obesity Award (Program) - Recognizes exemplary programs that have been effective in helping individuals find success in conquering obesity through physical activity and healthy eating.

Sponsorship

Help support the work of the Michigan Fitness Foundation in creating a healthier Michigan. Individuals or organizations interested in sponsoring the Governor’s Fitness Awards can contact Gretchen Mensing at 517-908-3834 or . Sponsorship materials are also available online.