Eight Alberta employers have been recognized for their commitment to improving the health of their employees as the recipients of the third annual Premier’s Award for Healthy Workplaces.

“It’s important to recognize employers who make employees’ health a key priority,” said Premier Ed Stelmach. “All the recipients of this award demonstrate a real understanding of the benefits of promoting good health and well-being in the workplace and deserve our recognition.”

As part of the Alberta government’s Healthy U  initiative, the award celebrates employers who encourage their staff to make healthy eating choices and incorporate active living into their workday. 

The Premier’s Award for Healthy Workplaces is in its third year. This year, 21 workplaces applied in four categories based on the number of employees, ranging from one employee to more than 1,000 employees.  Applicants were judged by an external panel on the strategies, initiatives, policies, and programs that their workplaces use to promote, support, and enhance a healthy workplace. Benefits to employees included smoking cessation and a reduced number of sick days.

For more information on the Premier’s Award for Healthy Workplaces, please visit http://www.healthyalberta.com .