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The annual Governor's Fitness Awards serve as a platform for recognizing people, communities, events, organizations, and companies of all sizes that are committed to pursuing healthy and balanced lifestyles across Michigan.
LANSING, Mich. - Californer -- Presented by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports and the Michigan Fitness Foundation, the Governor's Fitness Awards (GFA) recognize communities, organizations, and individuals who inspire people to eat healthy and move more. Nominations from Michiganders began last fall, and earlier this year GFA finalists were selected by a panel of judges from across the state.
The finalists are:
Charles T. Kuntzleman Accepting the Challenge Award
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"Each year, we look forward to introducing the GFA finalists to our fellow Michiganders," shares Amy Ghannam, President and CEO of Michigan Fitness Foundation. "By recognizing and sharing their extraordinary stories, they influence us all to have a renewed vigor to make healthier choices."
On April 23, Dr. Wisdom and GFA finalists will be recognized at a morning Legislative Reception at the State Capitol, and at an evening gala at the historic Gem Theatre in Downtown Detroit. The GFA gala is open to the public. Ticket proceeds from the gala support Michigan Fitness Foundation's mission to promote healthy eating, physical activity and more for millions of Michigan residents in every county throughout the year, including;
To learn more, purchase tickets or sponsor the awards, visit https://michiganfitness.org/events/governors-fitness-awards.
The finalists are:
Charles T. Kuntzleman Accepting the Challenge Award
- Caleb Conklin, Newaygo
- Lottie Ferguson, Mount Morris
- Jason Parks, Holland
- City of Kalamazoo
- City of Mackinac Island
- City of Traverse City
- Regina Hardy, Detroit
- JoAnn McCollum, Ypsilanti
- Bob Wilson, Okemos
- Operation Fit, Battle Creek
- Project Healthy Schools – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Team GUTS, Ferndale
- Amy DiStefano, Ira
- Tameka Kelly, Redford
- Matt Laura, Jackson
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"Each year, we look forward to introducing the GFA finalists to our fellow Michiganders," shares Amy Ghannam, President and CEO of Michigan Fitness Foundation. "By recognizing and sharing their extraordinary stories, they influence us all to have a renewed vigor to make healthier choices."
On April 23, Dr. Wisdom and GFA finalists will be recognized at a morning Legislative Reception at the State Capitol, and at an evening gala at the historic Gem Theatre in Downtown Detroit. The GFA gala is open to the public. Ticket proceeds from the gala support Michigan Fitness Foundation's mission to promote healthy eating, physical activity and more for millions of Michigan residents in every county throughout the year, including;
- Statewide Nutrition and Physical Activity Education
- Safe Routes to School
- Pure Michigan Fitness Series
- All Children Exercise Simultaneously Day (ACES Day)
- Bike to School Day
- Walk to School Day
- Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run
To learn more, purchase tickets or sponsor the awards, visit https://michiganfitness.org/events/governors-fitness-awards.
Source: Michigan Fitness Foundation
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