Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business
Purpose of Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business
The Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business program started in 2003 by The Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, Oklahoma Turning Point Council, The State Chamber, and Oklahoma State Department of Health. The Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business status recognizes Oklahoma Businesses that are working to improve Oklahoma’s health by providing health and wellness opportunities for their employees.
Reasons to Apply to be a Certified Healthy Business
- Makes wellness in the workplace a priority
- Makes a positive contribution to employee health
- Better health leads to better business
- Marketing tool for your business
- Customer recognition
Eligibility
Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to apply to become an Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business. Whether your business employs 1, or more than 1,000, we hope you will apply.
Please note that in the past, higher educational institutions have been able to apply as a Certified Healthy Business. Starting in 2011 there will be a separate application for higher education called, Certified Healthy Campuses. This certification applies to post secondary schools and Career Technology Centers.
This year we have also added the Certified Healthy Schools application for primary and secondary schools. Please see the Certified Healthy Schools application on this website.
Businesses will be Certified in the Following Categories Based on Size and Type of Business:
- Small Business 1-25 employees
- Medium Business 26-100 employees
- Medium-Large Business 101-500 employees
- Large Business 501-999 employees
- Corporate Business 1000+ employees
Application Scoring
Applications are due November 1, 2011. Certification will be announced in December and awards ceremony will take place on March 1, 2012. Each application will be reviewed by the Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business staff. The applications will be scored based on a total number of points awarded in each of nine criteria categories. Based on total number of points, businesses will be awarded a basic, merit or excellence certification. To obtain excellence businesses must have in effect a 100% tobacco free workplace policy that applies to the entire property under their control; both indoors and outdoors.
Application Process
We’re excited that you are interested in becoming a Certified Healthy Business. The application process for 2011 has concluded. To view the 2011 criteria and prepare for next year, click here. If there are any questions please call Kathy Payne, 405.271.9444 ext 56507.