The companies listed below have demonstrated their commitment to promoting exercise and good nutrition in the workplace. You can join them! To become a Start! Fit-Friendly company, download your instructions and application here.

And don’t forget to renew your Fit-Friendly recognition. Download your Renewal Application and submit with your original application.

Platinum Level
Awarded annually, platinum-level recognition is for companies that fulfill all the gold-level criteria and demonstrate at least one behavior change specified in the Start! application form, achieve at least one cost savings outcome specified in the Start! application form and have achieved a positive return on investment (as documented by supporting data).

See the Platinum Companies here.

Gold Level
Awarded twice per year, “Gold-level” recognition is for companies that fulfill criteria such as offering employees physical activity support, increasing healthy eating options at work, promoting a wellness culture, as well as implementing at least six of the physical activities, two of the nutrition activities and one of the culture activities listed in the Start! application form.

See the Gold Companies here.

Worksite innovation
Awarded twice a year, the Worksite Fitness Innovation Award is given to a worksite/company that achieves all criteria for "Gold-level" recognition. However, this award is given to companies that lead the development and implementation of innovative and effective programs that promote physical activity specifically in the workplace.

See the Worksite Innovation Companies here.

Community Innovation
Awarded twice a year, the Community Fitness Innovation Award is given to a worksite/company that achieves all criteria for "Gold-level" recognition. However, this award is given to companies that lead the development and implementation of innovative and effective programs that promote physical activity not only in the workplace, but also in the community.

See the Community Innovation Companies here.