Nominations are being sought for three awards recognizing MHealthy Champions, their supervisors and wellness committees that have gone above and beyond to create a positive culture of well-being in units and departments across U-M.

Faculty and staff may submit nominations through April 17 for the Dr. Robert A. Winfield MHealthy Champion Award, LaVaughn Palma-Davis Wellness Committee Award and the new MHealthy Supportive Leader in Well-being Award.

More than 500 staff and faculty members across the university and Michigan Medicine currently volunteer as MHealthy Champions. Hundreds of employees also serve on wellness committees. Champions’ supervisors and managers play an integral role by giving them the resources they need and supporting their efforts.

Nomination procedures and information for both awards are available online and require a U-M uniqname and password for access.

Dr. Robert A. Winfield MHealthy Champion Award

The Dr. Robert A. Winfield MHealthy Champion Award was created in memory of MHealthy’s initial chief health officer and adviser. It recognizes MHealthy Champions who:

• Have a strong commitment to building a culture of well-being.

• Make a positive difference in their department or work unit.

• Demonstrate commitment to their Champion role.

• Model inclusivity and diversity in their work and outreach within their department or work unit.

• Have served at least one full term (two years) as an MHealthy Champion.

The winning Champion will receive a monetary gift card. 

LaVaughn Palma-Davis Wellness Committee Award

The LaVaughn Palma-Davis Wellness Committee Award was created in honor of MHealthy’s first senior director. It recognizes Wellness Committees that:

• Are positively affecting the culture of well-being in their department, building or area.

• Model inclusivity and diversity in the committee's make-up and in the areas of outreach to their departments and units.

• Are led by an MHealthy Champion and have been active for at least one year.

The winning committee will receive a shared trophy and each member will receive a monetary gift card.

New! MHealthy Supportive Leader in Well-being Award

This is the inaugural year for the MHealthy Supportive Leader in Well-being Award. It recognizes supervisors who:

• Actively support their MHealthy Champions in improving the culture of well-being in their areas. 

• Have MHealthy Champions that make a positive difference in their work unit (and community, where applicable).

• Have been the supervisor for an MHealthy Champion who has served at least one full term (two years) in the program.

The winning supervisor will receive a trophy award and a monetary gift card.

Learn more about the awards and the MHealthy Champion program.