Congrats to Jennifer Bailey, a Healthy Citizen Awardee

Written by Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE | 1/30/26 8:53 PM

Congratulations, Jennifer!

Congratulations to Jennifer Bailey, a much-deserving Healthy Citizen Award Winner. Jennifer exemplifies being a Healthy Citizen by consistently promoting and supporting healthy habits amongst colleagues. Whenever her schedule allows, she attends company healthy and wellness events and offers thoughtful feedback to help improve initiatives. Jennifer actively participates in wellness challenges, workshops, community-sponsored activities, and previously served on the wellness committee. She exercises daily often using the free programs and websites suggesed in the Wellness newsletters. Her enthusiasm and commitment inspire and encourage others to make positive lifestyle choices.

What is a Healthy Citizen?

A Healthy Citizen can be anyone in the organization — no matter their fitness level, shape, or size—who is passionate about health and well-being and is actively engaged in Citizens Energy Group’s wellness program. A Healthy Citizen serves as a positive role model who also provides support, encouragement and motivation to peers to participate in Citizens Energy Group’s wellness program. Colleagues and the Wellness Team can nominate individuals who they believe exemplify these qualities.

Defining Characteristics of a Healthy Citizen:

Nominee models healthy behaviors. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Takes and promotes movement breaks during the day
- Promotes and practices healthy eating behaviors
Nominee participates in Citizens Energy Groups wellness programs. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Health Coaching
- Wellness Workshops
- Wellness Challenges
- Company-sponsored wellness events like the Heart Walk, Corporate Challenge, or the Walk to End Diabetes
- Blood donations
- Onsite screenings/vaccine clinics
- Well Points Program
Nominee supports and encourages healthy behaviors in others. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Promotes walking meetings and/or movement breaks
- Encourage others and also brings healthier options at company meetings
- Encourages participation in wellness events (company or community)
- Encourages preventative screenings and well visits
- Encourages participation in Wellness Challenges
- Encourages others to attain their Well Points
Nominee participates in wellness-related Community Events. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Participates in community fitness events like running/walking, pickleball, tennis, cross fit, etc.
- Volunteers time for wellness-related organizations

What are the Benefits of being Named a Healthy Citizen?

Featured in the Engauge Magazine
Monetary Award (Valued at $50)

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