Cross posted from the Let's Move! blog:
The winners of the Communities on the Move Video Challenge have been chosen! Since First Lady Michelle Obama announced the Video Challenge in February, Let’s Move Faith and Communities has been inspired by every congregation and community that submitted a video highlighting how they are promoting healthy lifestyles for kids. From putting on nutrition-themed puppet shows in Connecticut to advocating for safer play spaces in Colorado and preaching healthy living from the pulpit in Florida, the ideas in these videos demonstrate the commitment that communities across the country have to reversing the trend of childhood obesity within a generation.
The Video Challenge encouraged faith-based and neighborhood organizations to create one-to-three minute videos highlighting the work they are doing to make their communities or congregations places of wellness. The challenge recognized efforts that promote healthy lifestyles for kids in three areas: encouraging nutritious eating through USDA’s MyPlate icon, increasing physical activity, and ensuring access to healthy, affordable foods. The winners and honorable mentions will be invited to Washington, D.C. for a Let’s Move! event.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the competition! The high quality of the submissions made picking a winner and honorable mentions a very difficult decision. Here is the final list:
First Prize Winner
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church; Eatonville, FL
Popular Choice Award Winner
City of San Fernando Partnership for Healthy Families; San Fernando, CA
100 Citizens: Role Models for the Future
Video Challenge Honorable Mentions (in alphabetical order)
The Food Trust; Philadelphia, PA
HYPE! Healthy You. Positive Energy
Hispanic Health Council, Inc.; Hartford, CT
Puppets & Peers .....On the Move! To Prevent Childhood Obesity
LiveWell Colorado; Denver, CO
LiveWell Wheat Ridge
Long Island Head Start; Patchogue, NY
Sowing The Seeds Of The Future
Martha O’ Bryan Center; Nashville, TN
Martha O’ Bryan - Highway to Health
Most Holy Trinity Church; San Jose, CA
SJSU/MHT Food Justice Communities on the Move Video Challenge
South Valley Family YMCA; San Jose, CA
A Community on The Move- South Valley Family YMCA
Please check out their videos and see how these congregations and communities are helping kids live healthy. Congratulations to the winners and to all the communities that participated in the Video Challenge!