Congratulations, Mark!
Congratulations to Mark Umphress, a most-deserving Healthy Citizen Award winner! Most notably, Mark turned a personal health challenge into a powerful commitment to positive change.
After experiencing a health scare, Mark made meaningful improvements to his lifestyle by prioritizing a healthier diet and forging a solid and progressive strength and exercise routine. And he has seen results....his dedication has resulted in lost pounds but also pounds gained through muscle. Mark’s journey is a reminder that wellness is a lifelong commitment and that positive change is always possible.
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)
