Department of Health and Human Services January 20, 2011 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks nominations of public and private sector organizations to receive the 2011 Healthy Living Innovation Awards. The Awards are a part of Secretary Sebelius' Healthy Weight Initiative and HHS' continuing focus on highlighting preventive health and recognizing organizations that implement innovative approaches to address chronic diseases and promote healthier lifestyles. The statutory authority for this health promotion activity is Section 1703[42 U.S.C. 300u-2] from Title XVII of the Public Health Service Act. The Healthy Living Innovation Awards will identify and acknowledge innovative health promotion projects that demonstrated a significant impact on the health status of a community. Eligible organizations must have an innovative project in at least one of three health promotion areas: (1) Healthy weight; (2) Physical activity; and (3) Nutrition. The Department intends that these awards will provide an opportunity to increase public awareness of creative approaches to develop and expand innovative health programs and encourage duplication of successful strategies. Awards will be given in the following categories: Faith-Based and/or Community Initiatives Health Care Delivery Healthy Workplace [cir] Large Employer> 500 employees [cir] Small Employer< 500 employees Non-Profit Public Sector Schools (K-12) Let's Move! Cities and Towns The following criteria will be taken into consideration upon review: Creativity and Innovation Leadership Sustainability Replicability Results/Outcomes