North Carolina Business Coalition on Health

North Carolina Culture of Wellbeing Award

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Applications Now Open for the 5th Annual - 2026 Award!

This statewide award recognizes the best employer wellness programs in North Carolina.
Are you a North Carolina employer with a great “Culture of Wellbeing”?
If so, let us know by applying now.  Applications are open until January 31, 2026, and winners will be announced at the NCBCH 2026 Spring Forum.
Click here to complete an award application 

Winners will be announced at the Spring Forum

Programs are evaluated across 5 primary components:

Culture, Foundation and Policies

  • Senior leadership involvement and support
  • Embedment in company culture

Progam Offerings / Tools / Incentives

  • Pillars/Dimensions of Health
  • Onsite, telephonic, digital (online) programs
  • Rewards for participating/engaging

Strategic Planning / Communications

  • Goals and objectives/multi-year strategy
  • Channels of communication

Reporting Metrics & Evaluation

  • Means of evaluation
  • Observed program engagement

Innovation

  • Unique and innovative approaches to wellbeing and program success

Previous Winners

2025:

Reynolds American, Inc (Large Employer Category)
&
Atlantic Packaging (Small/Midsize Employer Category)

2024:

Volvo Group North America (Large Employer Category)
&
City of Rocky Mount (Small/Midsize Employer Category)

2023:

City of Charlotte (Large Employer Category)
&
Glen Raven (Small/Midsize Employer Category)

2022:

 Alex Lee (Large Employer Category)
&
Cleveland County Government (Small/Midsize Employer Category)