Awards

Shape Up RI has been widely recognized for its innovative and effective approach to community wellness. We are honored to have won the following awards.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders
Rajiv Kumar, Chosen as One of 10 Americans to Receive National Award for Development of Shape Up RI Program

2009 Innovation Award
From The Providence Business News

2008 Community Hero Award
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI and American Red Cross

2008 Stellar Health Promotion Program Award
New England Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)

2008 Governor’s Award for Wellness Innovation
State of Rhode Island

2008 Meritorious Award
Rhode Island Public Health Association

2007 Community Outreach Award
Quality Partners of Rhode Island

Award Recipients

Each year, Shape Up RI recognizes one individual and one corporation for their innovative leadership in promoting health and wellness.

Shape Up RI National Leadership Award for Obesity Prevention and Education

• 2008 David Katz, M.D., ABC NEWS Medical Advisor and Director of the Yale Prevention Research Center
• 2007 Mike Huckabee, Former Governor of Arkansas
• 2006 Kelly D. Brownell, PhD, Co-Founder & Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale

Shape Up RI Corporate Leadership Award for Obesity Prevention and Education

• 2008 Lifespan
• 2007 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
• 2006 Citizens Bank