JAMES H. DOUGLAS
GOVERNOR
State of Vermont
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2006
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Governor Douglas and President's Council Honor Vermonters Who Promote Health and Fitness
Montpelier — Six individuals and 42 employers received awards Thursday, May 17, from Governor James Douglas and Melissa Johnson, executive director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. The awards recognize activities that help promote healthy behavior and prevent disease.
For 13 years, the Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports has presented the awards on National Employee Health and Fitness Day in May. This was the first time the director of the President's Council participated in the Vermont event.
"Melissa Johnson stood side-by-side with Governor Douglas and shook hands with the award recipients," said Janet Franz, the event organizer. "She appeared very impressed with the caliber of wellness programs at Vermont companies and our commitment to health and fitness here."
Awards to Individuals
The Awards for Individuals reward people who shine in encouraging their fellow citizens to participate in sports and make health and fitness a personal priority. The following people received honors:
HERB PAINTER VOLUNTEER AWARD
- Kathy Armstrong, Lyndon State College
- Henry (Hank) Lange, Brattleboro
RAY SPARKS PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
- Kathy Rossier, Williston Central School
- James Tasse, Rutland Area Physical Activity Coalition
VERMONT LEADER'S AWARD
- Charlie Yerrick, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
ALLEN SHER AWARD TO A COUNCIL MEMBER
- Leslie A. Davis-Stone, Barre
Awards to Employers
The Awards for Work Site Wellness honor employers that support staff access to physical fitness activities and promote good health on and off the job. The following work places received honors:
1-25 EMPLOYEES
GOLD: Stark Mountain Woodworking, New Haven
SILVER: The Barre Partnership/Downtown Barre
BRONZE: Freely Creative, Inc., Stowe
GOVERNOR'S RISING STAR: City of Newport
26-75 EMPLOYEES
GOLD: Milton CAT, Richmond
SILVER: Richford Health Center, Inc./ Northern Tier Center for Health, Richford
BRONZE: Town of Williston
GOVERNOR'S STAR: Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Burlington
GOVERNOR'S RISING STAR: Cathedral Square Corporation, Burlington
76-150 EMPLOYEES
GOLD: Northfield Savings Bank, Northfield
SILVER STANDARD FOR CONTINUED EXCELLENCE: Rock-Tenn Company: Missisquoi Mill, Sheldon Springs
SILVER: Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom, Waitsfield
BRONZE: Ben & Jerry's, South Burlington
GOVERNOR'S STAR: Dwight Asset Management Company, Burlington
GOVERNOR'S RISING STAR: Academy School, Brattleboro; Rhino Foods, Burlington; Williston Central School, Williston
151-500 EMPLOYEES
GOLD STANDARD FOR CONTINUED EXCELLENCE: Community Care Network/Rutland Mental Health Services, Rutland; Engelberth Construction, Inc., Colchester
GOLD: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Berlin
SILVER: Franklin County Home Health Agency, Inc., St. Albans; The Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Shelburne; Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
BRONZE: Greater Burlington YMCA, Burlington; Green Mountain Power Corporation, Colchester; Husky Injection Molding Systems, Inc., Milton
GOVERNOR'S STAR: Brattleboro Retreat d/b/a Retreat Healthcare, Brattleboro; Champlain College, Burlington; Rutland Hannaford, Rutland
501-999 EMPLOYEES
GOLD STANDARD FOR CONTINUED EXCELLENCE: Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans
GOLD: The Vermont Country Store, Manchester Center
SILVER: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., Waterbury
BRONZE: Goodrich Corp., Sensors & Integrated Systems, Vergennes
GOVERNOR'S STAR: Lyndon State College, Department of Exercise Science and Department of Intramurals, Lyndonville; General Dynamics Armament & Technical Products, Burlington
1000+ EMPLOYEES
GOLD STANDARD FOR CONTINUED EXCELLENCE: Vermont Automobile Dealers Association, Montpelier
GOLD: Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington
SILVER: Middlebury College, Middlebury
BRONZE: IBM Burlington, Essex Junction
GOVERNOR'S STAR: Rutland Region Medical Center, Rutland
GOVERNOR'S STAR: UVM Lifetime Wellness Program, Burlington
STATE FACILITY
GOVERNOR'S SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Dale Correctional Facility, Waterbury
The Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is a physical activity promotion and advocacy group, comprised of volunteers appointed by the Governor to represent a broad spectrum of Vermonters. The Council's mission is to promote wellness through physical activity for people of all fitness and ability levels.
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