School Wellness Award 2019-2020
For the thirteenth year in a row, the Oregon Department of Education, the Nutrition Council of Oregon, and the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council are teaming up to reward two exemplary schools for activating their local wellness policies and creating and sustaining a culture of wellness for students and staff. Each school selected will receive statewide recognition, a personalized plaque, and a custom banner, as well as a $2,500 award to be used to further nutrition, physical activity and/or other wellness efforts within their school.
Minimum Qualification
- Schools must participate in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) or the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to apply.
- Your district must have a board-adopted local wellness policy that reflects the Final Rule.
- Only schools that have not previously received the School Wellness Award may apply.
Required Documentation
Optional Materials
- A roster of Wellness Committee or SHAC Members
Application/Resources
*Please note: If you are a School District operating an Afterschool Program, you may only submit a single Wellness Award application. Duplicate category award submissions will be rejected.