At RWJF, building a Culture of Health has
become the central aim of what we do, with a goal of giving every
person across the nation an opportunity to live the healthiest life
possible. Communities are already leading the way to drive local change,
and ensuring all residents have an opportunity to make healthy choices
in their schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. The RWJF Culture of
Health Prize, a collaboration between RWJF and the University of
Wisconsin Population Health Institute, is the Foundation's way of
honoring communities—urban, rural, tribal, large or small—that are
beacons of hope and progress for healthier people, families, and places.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Culture of Health Prize (the Prize) recognizes communities that have
placed a priority on health and are creating powerful partnerships and
deep commitments that will enable everyone, especially those facing the
greatest barriers to good health, the opportunity to live well. A
Culture of Health recognizes that health and well-being are greatly
influenced by where we live, learn, work, and play; the safety of our
surroundings; and the relationships we have in our families and
communities. The Prize elevates the compelling stories of local leaders
and community members who together are transforming neighborhoods,
schools, businesses, and more—so that better health flourishes
everywhere.
There are characteristics shared by
communities that catalyze and sustain positive change. Because the Prize
recognizes whole communities, applicants must think beyond their own
individual organizations and initiatives to what has been accomplished
across the community.
