Nominations available for healthy workplace awards

MILFORD — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce, ChamberChoice, and Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania have partnered to conduct the Healthy Workplace Awards Program. The program will recognize companies that have adopted wellness practices in the workplace. “We are proud to be part of this program,” stated chamber executive director Scott J. Weiland. “We look forward to honoring those businesses who are leaders in workplace wellness.” Nominations will be accepted until Sept. 30, and companies can nominate themselves or can be nominated by a third party. The awards will be presented on Nov. 14 at the Community Awards Banquet. Nominees will be evaluated on the strength and creativity of their workplace wellness initiatives. Nominees must answer the following questions describing their company’s workplace wellness activities: How many employees do you have? How many employees participate in your wellness program? What is your organization doing to promote a healthy workplace? What incentives do you offer to your employees for participating? What are the results of your workplace wellness program? A nomination form is available for download at www.pikechamber.com. For more information contact Scott J. Weiland at 570-296-8700 or at sweiland@pikechamber.com.