Annual Celebration

Save the date - July 20, 2022!

The 9th Annual Working for a Healthier Tennessee Awards Celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 20 from 9-10 a.m. CT. Watch this space for more details coming soon!

2021 Recap

Thanks to everyone who joined us on July 22, 2021 for the 8th Annual Working for a Healthier Tennessee Celebration! It's always a great time celebrating the achievements of employees and Wellness Councils across the state.

Our team would like to extend a special thanks to the following individuals for bravely sharing their inspiring stories on video:  Deputy Commissioner Cherrell Campbell-Street, Brittany Adams, Cindy Vaughn, Kristin Ohsfeldt, Assistant Commissioner Abby Sparks, Denise Galben, Ylonda Banister, Rebecca Stapleton, LaTamera Woodley, Lauren Vaden, Suzy Douglas and Kyle Jones.

We'd also like to thank the Executive Director of Benefits Administration, Laurie Lee, for taking time to help host this event.

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8th Annual Award Winners

2021 Wellness Warriors Award Winners. Division A: Finance & Administration; Division B: Revenue; Division C; General Services
Division A: Human Services; Division B: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities; Division C: General Services
Division A: Human Services; Division B: Revenue; Division C: Human Resources
2021 Tobacco Cessation Award Winners - Division A: Human Services; Division B: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities; Division C: Human Resources
2021 Well-being Activities Award Winners. Division A: Health; Division B: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities; Division C: General Services
Most Creative Wellness Councils for 2021. Commerce & Insurance; Labor & Workforce Development; Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
2021 Most Improved Wellness Councils. Department of Correction and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Fun Fact Champs. Denise Galben, Shannon Klonowski, Cris Pollard, Seannalyn Brandmeir, Jaime Hensley, Shannon Geames, Abby Sparks, Amber Jackson, Kristina Giard-Bradford, Anna Andersen