The Center for ActiveWV was recently recognized for its commitment to healthier communities across the state at the 2024 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Awards. The Center for ActiveWV, housed in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences, was one of 42 organizations acknowledged for its positive health initiatives during a ceremony at Glade Springs Resort.
The award highlights the Center’s ongoing efforts to increase physical activity levels among West Virginians, in alignment with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. By fostering statewide collaboration, supporting research, and guiding policy, the Center for ActiveWV aims to improve the health and quality of life for all residents.
“We are thrilled to receive this recognition from Celebrating Healthy West Virginia,” said Eloise Elliott, Director of the Center for ActiveWV. “This award reflects the collective efforts of our state and local leaders and is a testament to our shared commitment to creating a healthier West Virginia through physical activity promotion.”
Celebrating Healthy West Virginia (CHWV) is a program developed by the West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health, Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD). The program seeks to recognize organizations and communities that are making impactful strides to create a healthier environment in which West Virginians can live, learn, work, eat, and play.
The CHWV Awards were held alongside the Workplace Wellness Conference, which featured workshops on program development, storytelling, and worksite wellness. The day concluded with a banquet honoring organizations for their work in promoting healthier lifestyles across West Virginia.
For more information on Celebrating Healthy West Virginia or to nominate an organization, visit celebratinghealthywv.com.