Buckeye Wellness Innovators

Faculty and staff at Ohio State can share their passion for health and wellness with colleagues through the Buckeye Wellness Innovators (BWI) program within the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer.

Innovators promote university-wide wellness initiatives and the One University Health and Wellness strategic plan by:

Communicating health and wellness activities to their colleagues
Encouraging and motivating colleagues to participate in wellness initiatives
Planning and conducting wellness activities
Working collaboratively with the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer, Buckeye Wellness, Your Plan for Health and the OSU Health Plan to promote health and wellness

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Buckeye Wellness Innovators Spotlight

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Buckeye Wellness Innovator Funding Awards

Discover how we’re supporting people, programs and resources to better our collective health

Buckeye Wellness Innovator of the Year

See faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond to improve the wellness culture in their workplace.

Learn more about the BWI position

Receive helpful support and creative ideas from the Buckeye Wellness staff
Serve as a visible and approachable leader of wellness initiatives within your department/unit
Gain hands-on experience in creating and implementing wellness events in your department/unit
Network and share insights with hundreds of Buckeye Wellness Innovators across campus
Acquire free access to Health Athlete, an in-depth wellness workshop
Attend exclusive events for innovators including luncheons and quarterly webinars
Utilize the private Buckeye Wellness Innovator Facebook page and health promotion strategies
Build your communication, planning, facilitation, and leadership skills
Receive expert training, logistical assistance, and support from the Buckeye Wellness team
Enjoy a one-on-one annual strategy session with a member of the Buckeye Wellness team
Apply for funding opportunities to plan wellness activities in your unit
Receive advance news about health and wellness events, resources, and programs
Receive recognition of your service
Become an expert in Ohio State’s wellness resources and how to access them

BWI Advisory Board

The purpose of the BWI Advisory Board is to provide feedback and suggestions for areas of opportunity for enhancement of the BWI Program. Their insight is instrumental in providing the best support for the BWI program.