Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards

The State-Level Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award

State Award

The state-level Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award (PHWA) is sponsored by state, provincial and territorial psychological associations with support from the American Psychological Association. The award is presented to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to programs and policies that foster employee health and well-being while enhancing organizational performance. Awards may be given to large, medium and small for-profit companies, not-for-profit organizations, and government, military and educational institutions. The award is based on the organization's workplace practices in the following five areas:

  • Employee Involvement
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Employee Growth and Development
  • Health and Safety
  • Employee Recognition

The State-Level Award Process

The application process includes several steps. First, organizations complete and submit an initial application. After the application is reviewed by representatives from the psychological association in the state, province or territory in which the company is located, additional information may be requested and organizations are selected for a site visit. In addition to touring the facilities, the state psychological association representatives administer an employee survey and talk to individuals at various levels throughout the organization including senior managers, human resources personnel and other employees. The state psychological association representatives review all of the information collected for each applicant and in a competitive evaluation process, select their award winners. Awards are presented at a special event and the winners are announced to the media.

"Coleman Professional Services believes that supporting our employees in a modern and clean work environment can only lead to better services to our customers. We are proud of our employees and we are very proud of being recognized as a Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award Winner."

Nelson Burns
CEO, Coleman Professional Services