DOVER — Individuals, organizations and institutions across Delaware have until April 1 to apply for the 2024 Lieutenant Governor Wellness Leadership Challenge Awards.
The mission of the annual Lieutenant Governor’s Challenge is to recognize local health and wellness programs, policies, and environmental changes that help improve the quality of life for Delawareans.
“Our Lieutenant Governor Challenge is a meaningful way to recognize efforts that drive change and support the physical, mental and emotional well-being of Delawareans,” said Lieutenant Governor Dr. Bethany Hall Long. RN stated.
“Since our founding, we have recognized a variety of organizations and individuals who demonstrate leadership and make a difference in the lives of others through data-driven, creative, and community-based approaches.” As someone who is committed to wellness, it is an honor to see these programs focus on unique themes and help our residents thrive.”
The Challenge is more than just an awards program. It provides applicants with an opportunity to prove that they are a force for change among their families, neighborhoods, workplaces, faith-based organizations, institutions, communities, and schools.
Over the years, the Challenge has recognized programs that support child educators, take trauma-informed approaches, support physical and mental health, and more.
Nominations can be submitted at ltgovernorschallenge.org.
A recommender can be yourself, another individual, or a group or organization (including your school, workplace, town/city/neighborhood, or community of common interest). Participating candidates are not a requirement for nomination.
Award category Health heroes, wellness heroes, health leaders, wellness leaders. Priority areas These are mental well-being, healthy living, chronic disease management and prevention, and maternal and child health. Candidates will go above and beyond to drive change through policy, systems, and environment (PSE) change.
For more information on the Lieutenant Governor’s Challenge Mission, please visit: LtGovernorsChallenge.org.
