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About Us
Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month (CHWM) is the annual celebration to inspire organizations across the country to create and sustain healthy workplaces. Led by Excellence Canada, every October for the past 25 years, we encourage employers to prioritize employee well-being by fostering environments that support physical, psychological, and social health.
Since its inception, CHWM has provided businesses with resources, tools, and actionable strategies to enhance workplace culture, engagement, and productivity. By focusing on leadership, mental health, healthy lifestyles, and workplace culture, we empower organizations to make lasting improvements that benefit both employees and businesses alike.
At Excellence Canada, we believe that a healthy workplace is a foundation for organized success. Through CHWM, we aim to recognize, educate, and celebrate companies that are committed to fostering a thriving workforce.
Join us again this year in making workplace wellness a priority – because a healthier workplace means a stronger, more resilient, more competitive Canada.
Weekly Topics
A Growth Mindset- Embracing Agility
Embracing a growth mindset helps teams adapt, innovate, and thrive. Stay open to change, learn from challenges, and foster resilience for a stronger, more agile workplace.
The Power of Belonging
A sense of belonging fosters connection, collaboration, and well-being. Support an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.
Physical & Mental Synergy
A healthy mind and body work together for overall well-being. Prioritize movement, mindfulness, and self-care to boost energy, focus, and resilience at work.
Sustainable Balance
Achieving balance means prioritizing well-being while maintaining productivity. Set boundaries, recharge, and create healthy habits for long-term success at work and beyond.
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September 1, 2025
Be recognized as a Great Employer for Your Commitment to a Healthy Workplace. Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month Great Employer award celebrates organizations large and small that are committed to providing a healthy and safe workplaces for their employees.
Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month Great Employer presented by Excellence Canada recognizes workplaces where employees feel they are valued, engaged and can thrive. Successful organizations receive a Certificate of Recognition and can use Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month Great Employer logo in their recruiting efforts and communication material to showcase their organization as an employer of choice.
HOW IT WORKS
Organizations can apply directly to be recognized as a Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month Great Employer. The application process involves completing a form and being assessed across four key areas of a healthy workplace: (1) Healthy Lifestyles, (2) Mental Health and Workplace Culture, (3) Physical Environment, and (4) Corporate Social Responsibility. Selected organizations will receive a certificate of recognition and be showcased on the Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month website. There is no cost to apply.
2025 Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors who help make Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month possible. Their commitment to workplace well-being empowers organizations across the country to create healthier, more engaged environments.
Leaders in Wellness
Partners in Wellness
Friends of CHWM
Academic Partners
2025 Canada's Healthy Workplace Month Project Team
Reyhan Moshtaghi
Reyhaneh (Reyhan) Moshtaghi is a certified wellness coach with a background in Industrial Engineering and over seven years of experience in holistic well-being. An author and graduate of Humber College’s Health and Wellness Coaching program, she integrates yoga, neuroscience, and healing arts through her work as founder of Orange Feather Well-Being Haven. Her recent placement with Excellence Canada reflects her commitment to advancing personal and organizational wellness through coaching, leadership development, and the cultivation of healthy workplace cultures.
Venayak Attri
Venayak Attri is a healthcare professional specializing in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion, with a background in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Currently studying at Centennial College, his diverse experience spans pharmacy, quality assurance, operations, and client service. During his placement with Excellence Canada, he contributed to the Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month 2025 Project, helping shape its strategic wellness framework. Venayak is committed to advancing inclusive, evidence-informed wellness strategies that promote healthier, more resilient workplaces across Canada
Alexander Shaibu
Alexander Shaibu is a dedicated professional with a background in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion and Cybersecurity from Centennial College, Canada. With experience in workplace safety, wellness, mental health, and organizational well-being, he is currently a member of project team at Excellence Canada, contributing to Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month 2025. He is passionate about fostering inclusive and healthy environments.
Erica Trimble
Erica Trimble is pursuing a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a specialization in Workplace Health and Wellness. She previously served for twelve years as a Paramedic in the Region of Peel and has additional experience in travel insurance, banking, and the horse racing industry. Erica is passionate about improving workplace health, especially mental health support for first responders. Drawing on her frontline experience and academic training, she is dedicated to developing initiatives that foster resilience and well-being. She is excited to be partnering with Excellence Canada for her Humber College internship in Summer 2025, where she will contribute to workplace health initiatives, including Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month, and continue expanding her expertise in this field.
Meg Dangerfield
Margaret (Meg) Dangerfield is a dedicated Workplace Health and Wellness student at Humber Polytechnic and working toward her Bachelor of Health Sciences. With a strong foundation as a Registered Practical Nurse, Meg brings hands-on clinical experience where she delivered compassionate, patient-centered care and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic well-being. This summer, Meg will be joining Excellence Canada, where she will contribute to the development of this year’s Canada’s Healthy Workplace Campaign, while learning best practices in organizational excellence, and developing her skills in program evaluation, policy review, and the promotion of healthy workplace cultures.
Melissa Dragojlovich
Melissa recently graduated from Brock University with a degree in Business Communications. She brings hands-on experience in social media content creation, campaign planning, and performance analysis. Her work on United Way Niagara’s Behind Closed Doors campaign included managing a TikTok account and using analytics to drive strategy. In addition to her academic and project work, Melissa’s employment experience has strengthened her ability to understand customer needs, think on her feet, and communicate effectively-all of which translate seamlessly into the fast-paced, collaborative world of marketing. She’s excited to join Excellence Canada and apply both her creative and customer-focused background during her summer internship as a Marketing Co-ordinator.