Making the Grade In Workplace Wellness
Overview
The Making the Grade in Workplace Wellness Network is a collaborative, interdisciplinary group of professionals dedicated to creating healthier, more supportive workplace environments across our region. Originally formed through participation in the Making the Grade in Workplace Wellness Spring Summit (2011-present), this network continues to grow as a vibrant community of wellness leaders committed to sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and building sustainable wellness practices within their organizations.
This network connects professionals from a wide range of sectors—including higher education, healthcare, government, nonprofits, and private industry—who share a common goal: to make their workplaces healthier and more responsive to the needs of employees.
Key focus areas of the Workplace Wellness Network include:
- Sharing best practices and lessons learned in building strong wellness foundations
- Identifying and disseminating effective resources and toolkits
- Highlighting and discussing successful programming and strategies from various institutions
- Collaborating to overcome barriers to wellness, including limited time, funding, or organizational buy-in
- Creating space for meaningful networking, idea exchange, and peer support
The network operates as a space for collaboration, encouragement, and innovation, where members can continue the momentum of the Spring Summit year-round through ongoing discussions, resource-sharing, and potential joint initiatives.
Together, we strive to foster a culture of wellness that is inclusive, sustainable, and responsive—not only improving employee well-being but also enhancing organizational performance and morale.
Making the Grade in Worksite Wellness Regional Networking Meetings Are Back!
Join us on Thursday, November 14th from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Appalachian State University for our Western Region Network Meeting!
We’ll explore what’s happening in employee wellbeing across the western region of North Carolina—sharing challenges, strategies, and success stories on how to strengthen impact and tell the story of workplace wellness.
More regional meetings are planned for 2026, with details to be posted here and shared via our listserv.
📅 Registration for the MTGWW Western Region Network Meeting will be live soon—stay tuned!
To be added to our listserv, please fill out the MTG Interest Form.
