The Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community holds an annual award celebration to recognize and honor people, programs, and organizations supporting the health and wellbeing of the Burlington community. Special interest is given to nominations with a direct impact on substance misuse prevention. Thank you for submitting your thoughtful nominations. We may reach out to you to ask for additional information or pictures we can use of your nominee.
We give awards in several possible categories:
A Business -- Do you know of a local bar or restaurant that has implemented policies to reduce underage sales of alcohol or tobacco, or overselling of alcohol? How about a retailer who chooses to ban adult only (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis) products or advertising in their store and promotes healthy alternatives for youth and adults? Or a Burlington business that has implemented a supportive employee wellness program to help all of their employees?
An Organization or Program-- Do you know of a specific organization or program that is helping to create a healthier environment in Burlington? What about a volunteer group that made sure all families had access to enough food or other resources during the COVID-19 quarantine? What about a program offering support for parents or healthy social activities for teens?
An Individual--Do you know a person who is going above and beyond in your community to help build neighborhood connection? Someone who has helped to support local policy change that improves community health? Tell us about some of the amazing people you know in Burlington!
D.G. Weaver Award -- The Burlington Partnership is proud to honor the late assistant principal of Burlington High School, D.G. Weaver, by giving this annual award to a person associated with the Burlington schools who is a positive role model and who goes "above and beyond" to support healthy opportunities/activities for our youth, either as a staff, volunteer, or community member.
