Outstanding contributors to health and wellness in northern B.C. will be recognized during the Healthier You awards gala, which takes place
Nov. 13 at the Ramada hotel.
There's still time to nominate outstanding individuals, organizations and companies that go above and beyond for health and wellness in northern B.C.
The deadline for nominations is Oct. 31.
Here are the categories:
Health & Wellness Advocate of the Year - sponsored by the YMCA of northern BC, goes to an individual, company or organization that has a positive impact to our region, through advocacy for health and wellness.
Youth Initiative of the Year - goes to an individual, company or organization that has developed or introduced a product or service which enhances the health and wellness of youth within northern B.C.
Outstanding Multicultural Contribution - sponsored by the Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society of Prince George, goes to a healthcare professional or organization that has made an outstanding contribution towards the health and wellness in the multicultural community.
Health & Wellness Innovator of the Year - sponsored by Canadian Tire, goes to an individual, company or organization that has developed or implemented a new approach to enhance the health and wellness of the citizens of northern British Columbia.
Health & Wellness Educator of the Year - sponsored by the College of New Caledonia, goes to an individual, company or organization that has provided ongoing health and wellness education to either health care providers, health care students and/or citizens of northern British Columbia.
Seniors Initiative of the Year - sponsored by Treasure Cove Casino, goes to an individual, company or organization that has developed or introduced a product or service which enhances the health and wellness of seniors within northern British Columbia.
First Nations Initiative of the Year - sponsored by Treasure Cove Casino, goes to an individual, company or organization that has developed or introduced a product or service which enhances the health and wellness of First Nations within northern British Columbia.
Health and Wellness Provider of the Year - sponsored by the New Car Dealers Association of B.C., goes to an individual, company or organization that has demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to enhancing the health and wellness of the citizens of northern British Columbia.
Technology in Health Care - sponsored by Telus, goes to an individual, company or organization that has developed, introduced or improved a technology product or has improved the interface or service between technology and health care which enhances health and wellness.
Research Award - sponsored by the University of Northern B.C., goes to an individual, company or organization that performed research in the field of health and wellness within northern British Columbia.
Healthy Workplace for Small Business - sponsored by IDL Projects Inc., goes to a small business with 50 employees or less, that has developed workplace programs contributing to the health and wellness of its employees.
Mental Health in the Workplace - sponsored by the Prince George Citizen, goes to an individual, company or organization that has developed or introduced a product or service which enhances mental health and wellness in the workplace for northern British Columbians.
To nominate someone for any of these awards go online to healthieryouexpo.ca.
The doors open at 6 p.m. for the awards gala at the Ramada hotel, with dinner at 7 p.m. and awards to follow. Tickets are $47.50 including taxes and are available at the Ramada or the Prince George Citizen office, located at 150 Brunswick St.
