Healthier choices for employee prizes or 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 (include 100% fruit juice, vegetable juice, low/no- caffeine tea-bags,)

Fruit bouquet

Good Food Box Voucher ( Index of good food box locations - Good Food Boxes include an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables and are available to anyone in the community)