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to new WCI Members Iowa ABI and Family Planning Council of Iowa!
Applications for the 
The 2010
News and Events
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Title Sponsor of
2010 Light of Wellness Award
We're pleased to announce Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
will serve as the title sponsor of the 2010 Light of Wellness
Awards. The awards, hosted in Des Moines
on April 15, recognize individuals, leaders and programs for
their outstanding
wellness endeavors.
Click
here for more information about the 2010 Light of Wellness
Awards, or to nominate
a candidate.
2010 Light of Wellness Awards Nomination Forms Available
The nomination form for the 2010 Light of Wellness Awards, hosted this year on April 15 at Hoyt Sherman Place, are now available for download.
Nominations are for three categories:
- Light of Wellness Individual Award
- Light of Wellness Leadership Award
- Light of Wellness Program Award
Take a moment to submit a nomination today!
Iowa Adventurer Charles Wittmack Selected
as Light of Wellness Awards Banquet Keynote Speaker
We're pleased to announce Iowa adventurer and trial attorney Charlie Wittmack will be the featured speaker at the 2010 Light of Wellness Awards Banquet hosted April 15, 2010 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines.
In addition to standing atop peaks in the Andes, Alps, Africa, Alaska and Himalaya, Wittmack has participated in an incredible variety of adventures across the world, including trekking across East Africa with the Masaii, sailing the Indian Ocean in a handmade boat, and bicycling the United States. During Charlie’s address, you’ll hear stories of the people who have inspired him along the way, and how they taught him to overcome fear and embrace adventure on the mountain and in life and his latest adventure "The World Triathlon."
Click here for more information about the Light of Wellness Awards.
Introducing Preferred Provider YMCA of Greater Des Moines
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is a dynamic organization led by over 220 outstanding community volunteers and a dedicated staff of over 1,000 individuals. YMCA programs build character and assets in kids, strengthen family relationship and program healthy lifestyles.
As a Preferred Provider,
and partner with the Wellness Council of Iowa, the YMCA
Metro branches will provide a $15/month discount and waive
the joiners fee for all Wellness Council of Iowa members.
This $230 value is valid from January 4 through March 21,
2010 at any of the Metro YMCA branches and the YMCA Healthy
Living Center.
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2010 Healthy Iowa Awards Video
An inspirational video highlight members of the first annual Healthy Iowa Awards, hosted in October 2009.
Past News Items:
Partners of Support
Light of Wellness Awards Sponsor
- Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Education and Programming
- Mercy Medical – Des Moines –
Supporting Sponsor - Rockwell Collins – Supporting Sponsor
- Principal Financial Group – Contributing Sponsor
Wellness Conference Sponsors
- Hy-Vee – Presenting Sponsor
- Iowans for Wellness and Prevention
- Activate Iowa
- Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
- Partnership for Better Health
- Live Healthy Iowa
- Greater Des Moines Partnership
Healthy Iowa Awards
- UnitedHealthcare – Presenting Sponsor
- Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness
and Nutrition - Iowa Department of Public Health
- Iowa Health System
- Farm Bureau
- Des Moines University
- Iowa Foundation for Medical Care