AWARDS PROGRAMS

Excellence in Physical Education
Certification Program

In its eighth year, the Excellence in Physical Education School Certification Award recognizes Mississippi schools for promoting quality physical education programs. All public and private schools are eligible to participate and can qualify for a Gold, Silver or Bronze level of certification. Schools are honored at an annual reception at the Governor’s Mansion.

2007 WINNERS :: RECEPTION PHOTOS     

WORKSITE WELLNESS AWARDS

Since 1992, the Governor’s Commission has challenged the business community statewide to improve physical fitness and well-being of its workforce by recognizing those employers who provide their employees with opportunities to improve and/or maintain their individual fitness levels. Award winners are honored at an annual reception at the Governor’s Mansion.

    

HEALTH FACT

The prevalence of childhood overweight has increased dramatically in the past few decades: 15% of youths are overweight and another 15% are at-risk-for- overweight.

- OBESITY. August 2007