2024 Worksite Wellness Awards & Conference

2024 Worksite Wellness Awards & Conference

Join us for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration! Our 2024 theme is Awareness to Action: Elevating Emotional and Social Wellbeing.

By Vermont Department of Health

Date and time

Thursday, October 10 · 9am - 4:30pm EDT

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington

870 Williston Road Burlington, VT 05403

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

Agenda

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration | Breakfast Buffet | Exhibits

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Welcome | Opening Remarks


Dr. Levine, VDH Commissioner of Health

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Keynote Address


MJ Shaar: 5 Strategies to Positively Elevate Your Workplace Culture

11:15 AM - 11:30 PM

Transition Time

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Concurrent Breakout Session: Mental Health in the Workplace


Sunny Naughton, Sunshine Silver Lining, LLC

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Concurrent Breakout Session: Destigmatizing Wellness


Kate Myerson RDN CD CDCES, Lamoille Health Partners

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Concurrent Breakout Session: Food for Mood


Gina Rancourt MS RD CD, Whole Health Nutrition

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Concurrent Breakout Session: Supporting the Whole Person at Work


Sarah Galbraith, Tawnya Kristen, Green Mountain United Way

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch | Exhibits

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Facilitated Movement Break

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Worksite Wellness Awards Ceremony

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Transition Time

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Concurrent Breakout Session: Overcoming Perfectionism


Porter Knight, Productivity Vermont

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Concurrent Breakout Session: Supporting Proactive Mental Health


Jude Allen Ph.D., Human Resources Institute, LLC

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Concurrent Breakout Session: Empowering Employees to Resolve Financial Stress


Allisyn Lambert, The Richards Group

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Concurrent Breakout Session: Discover Your Full Health and Wellness Potential


Cara Hancy, Melisa Oliva, UVM Osher Center for Integrative Health and Employee Wellness

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Concurrent Breakout Session: Tai Chi - An Innovative Program in Any Workplace


Anne Bower, Laurie Knauer, Sue Rubel, Tai Chi Vermont, Inc

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Transition Time

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Panel Discussion

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Announce Prizes | Closing Remarks | Adjourn

About this event

Join us! You will be among hundreds of professionals who are passionate about honoring employees' health with worksite wellness.

This conference, a collaboration between the Vermont Department of Health and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, focuses on the integral role of workplace wellness in improving the health and wellbeing of Vermont’s employers and workforce. Our one day, in-person conference attracts professionals from diverse industries including hospitals, universities, nonprofits, manufacturing, retailers, and many others. It provides a valuable opportunity to network with other professionals from around the state to hear best practices in worksite wellness and learn about innovative services and resources that benefit their businesses.

Attendees will utilize EventMobi, a conference nagivation app made possible by our Platinum Sponsor The Richards Group. Information will be distributed to attendees as the event approaches on how to download the app and access the agenda, session descriptions, network with other attendees, and more.

Early bird registration (at a discounted rate) is available from July 1st through August 16th. Regular registration is available August 17th through September 13th. Registration closes at the end of the day on September 13th.

If you are a sponsor, exhibitor, or speaker, please contact AHS.VDHWorksiteWellnessConference@vermont.gov to receive a promo code. This promo code will allow you access to register.

Please note there will not be SHRM credits available this year.

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