The Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health Shining Star Award: Vanderbilt was recognized in 2009 for being a shining star in the workplace setting. The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness has established a Shining Star Awards program that is designed to recognize the efforts of the contribution to the promotion of healthy lifestyles by groups of Tennesseans.

The American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Companies Award: Vanderbilt received the Platinum Award in 2008 and 2009 for recognition of companies that have demonstrated a commitment to fitness and nutrition in the workplace and well as demonstrate at least one behavior change program, one cost-savings outcome and one program that positive return on investment. Visit the American Heart Association's website to learn more.

The C. Everett Koop National Health Award: In 2008, the Go for the Gold Program received the prestigious C. Everett Koop Award honoring health promotion and disease prevention programs with a demonstrated savings from improving health behavior.

Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies: In 2008, Vanderbilt was named one of the top 100 best places to work in the United States in Fortune magazine's prestigious annual survey; it is the first university ever to be named to the list. The rankings are determined through an extensive survey process and are based on levels of credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie in the workforce. The survey was conducted by Fortune in conjunction with the Great Place to Work Institute.

The American Heart Association Worksite Innovations Award: Health and Wellness received this award on Vanderbilt’s behalf in 2008 for recognition of companies that lead the development and implementation of innovative and effective programs that promote physical activity specifically in the workplace. Visit the American Heart Association's website to learn more.

Nashville Scene Best of Nashville Award: In 2008, the Nashville Scene publication voted the Vanderbilt Child Care Program one of the top three centers in Nashville by voters in the reader’s poll.

League of American Communications Professionals Inspire Award Newsletter and Magazine Competition: The Health and Wellness Connection newsletter that is mailed to the homes of faculty and staff was awarded the 2006 Honors recognition.

The Corporate Health Achievement Award: The American College of Occupational and Environmental Health (ACOEM) selected Vanderbilt University's Health and Wellness Division as a recipient of the 2002 Corporate Health Achievement Award (CHAA). Vanderbilt University is the first institution of higher education and academic medical center to receive this prestigious award. ACOEM, an international medical specialty society of more than 6,000 occupational and environmental medicine physicians, recognizes the best corporate health programs in American through the CHAA competition. The Award honors and provides national recognition to North American corporations and institutions exhibiting excellence in employee health, safety and environmental management, and recognizes the finest health programs in America. Examiners look for measurable results in 23 quality categories covering four areas - healthy people, a healthy environment, a healthy company, and management and leadership.