Congratulations, Tye Baker. You're a Healthy Citizen!
Tye Baker is a most deserving recipient of the Healthy Citizen Award! Tye exemplifies what it means to be a Healthy Citizen by prioritizing his health utilizing Citizen’s Diabetes Program, while also inspiring his colleagues to do the same.
Tye has made meaningful changes to his eating habits by decreasing portions at restaurants, incorporating more fruits and vegetables, and reducing his meat intake. As a result, he has lowered his blood sugars and has lost a significant amount of weight, both of which has made life even more worth living.
Tye has not only made strides in his own health, but inspires others by sharing his story, encourages coworkers to participate in Citizens’ Diabetes Program, and is a co-captain for the Underground Engineering & Construction team for the ADA Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes happening on September 13th of this year. Tye has also been a strong advocate in our communities and has been asked to speak at several events to share his journey from pre-diabetes to today, and how “Citizens Energy Group and Northwind are a very large part” of his success.
Citizens Diabetes Program supports employees and families with pre-diabetes and diabetes to achieve their best health. Those enrolled in the program are provided with medications and supplies. For more information, you can reach out to Melissa Hehmann or call 317.522.1637.
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)
