Search for Atlanta's "Most Fit" Companies Kicks into High Gear

PROMINA Health System is searching to recognize and reward Atlanta's "Most Fit" Companies. This release details why and how to nominate companies who have successful workplace-based wellness programs in place to improve the overall health of their company employees.

(PRWEB) July 11, 2003 -- Atlanta companies with successful workplace-based wellness programs soon will be rewarded and recognized for their efforts. PROMINA Health System -- the not-for-profit, community-based health system and host of the popular PROMINA Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program -- today announced registration details for the 2003 PROMINA Corporate Cup -- an annual awards program that recognizes Atlantas Most Fit" companies.

The PROMINA Cup is awarded to Atlanta companies who make a significant commitment to a healthy workplace and offer internal preventive health and wellness programs. This year, the PROMINA Cup will be awarded to four metro Atlanta companies in the following categories: under 100 employees, 100 -- 999, 1,000 -- 4999, and over 5,000.

Each of the 2003 PROMINA Cup Award winners will be chosen for their leadership in employee health and fitness. Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at the conclusion of the 21st annual PROMINA Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program, which is slated to step off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2003 in downtown Atlanta.

Previous winners of the PROMINA Cup include: Southern Company, CIBA Vision, ING, the Shepherd Center, Coventry Health Care of Georgia and Greystone Power Corporation, among others. All 2003 winners will be included in a full-page ad in the September 19 edition of The Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Were extremely proud to be involved with the PROMINA Corporate Run/Walk and look forward to highlighting leading businesses for their commitment to a healthy workforce," said PROMINA President Gordon L. Church. In our opinion this is a win-win situation for everyone as employer-related wellness initiatives increase morale and productivity, lower absenteeism and help companies contain rising health care costs."

PROMINA Cup entries will be judged by the nonprofit group, the Georgia Coalition for Physical Activity and Nutrition (G-PAN) - a nonprofit consortium of public, private and non-profit business organizations whose mission is to improve the health of all Georgians by promoting healthy eating and physical activity.

Entry forms for the PROMINA Cup competition are available online at www.promina.org/corprunwalk/cup or by calling 678-842-7472. Deadline for company registration is August 15, 2003.

For additional information on the 2003 PROMINA Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program, please call (404) 843-8727 or register online at www.prominacorporaterunwalk.com.

About the PROMINA Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program:
The PROMINA Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program is a unique, company workplace organized fitness program promoting a physically fit lifestyle for everyone -- regardless of fitness level.

The program begins with a July -- September multi-faceted Get-in-Shape" training program and culminates on Thursday, September 18, 2003 in a giant Celebration of Fitness" including a 5K (3.1 mile) corporate team Run/Walk through downtown Atlanta. Event highlights also include a company picnic billed as the Worlds Largest Office Party," awards ceremony and live entertainment.

Now in its 21st year, the event has grown from 900 participants in 1983 to more than 25,000 walkers, joggers and competitive runners representing over 600 Atlanta companies. For more information or to register, call (404) 843-8727 or www.prominacorporaterunwalk.com.

Editors Note: A media library with digital images from last years PROMINA Corporate Run/Walk and Company Picnic are available upon request. To request any photos, please contact Lynne Andrews, PR/media liaison at (770) 886-5606 or lynne.andrews@mindspring.com.