Awards & Incentives

Healthy Incentives

Prizes are incentives that motivate employees to participate in workplace wellness activities.  When the choices are healthy, it reinforces the health message. The following are some examples of prizes suitable for each health topic:

Physical activity prizes:

• Pedometers (accurate step counters)
• Sport Water bottles (stainless steel)
• Gift certificates that support physical activity
• Trail maps
• Safety accessories (whistle, flashlight, reflective clothing etc)

Sun safety prizes

15 SPF lip balm

• Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) approved sunscreen of 15 SPF or higher
• sun hat with a wide brim made from a dense fabric -umbrella
• a sapling tree that can be planted and grown to provide natural shade

Nutrition prizes

A Cookbook with nutrition information by a Registered Dietitian such as the two examples below

Insulated Lunch Bag

(Include a copy of Canada's Food Guide and reusable containers)  

Healthy Beverages Kit

Fruit Bouquet

Good Food Box Voucher  (Good Food Boxes include an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables and are available to anyone in the community).  Do a "quick search" and list the location you would like to purchase the voucher from, then contact that location at Index of good food box locations.