Posted: May 3, 2002

The Phoenix Suns recognized 13 Arizona citizens and health-related agencies recently for their successful contributions toward the promotion of health and recreation throughout the state.

The following corporations, government agencies, media, professionals, schools and individuals were presented with the 2002 Arizona Governor’s Council on Health, Physical Fitness and Sports Awards.

Ben Arredondo
City of Tempe Councilman
Distinguished Service Award

Bonnie Prudden
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy
Senior Award

Coconino County Department of Public Health
Aerobic Winter Games
Denis Burley
Government Agency Award

Canyon Ranch Health Resort
Jann Wilson
Community Health Award

St. Luke’s Health Initiatives
Roger Hughes, Ex. Director
Jane Pearson
Outstanding Leadership Award

BELO Marketing Solutions
Ele Hunt
Media Award

Isabel Hernandez
Guadalupe Health Alliance
Diabetes Committee
Outstanding Leadership Award

Arizona Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America
Joe Stanislowski (Ex Dir)
Adapted Sports & Recreation Award

Dr. Scott Steingard
Steingard Medical Group
Outstanding Leadership Award

Rover Elementary School
Tempe, Arizona
Sandy McClelland
Roy Palomo
Joe Stevens
Public School Award

Dr. Lance Dreher
Fitness Institute & Clinic
Outstanding Leadership Award

Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Office of Nutrition Services
Building Better Bones Program
Shirley Strembel & Kelly Twitchell Government Agency Award

Olivia Templeton
Glendale Community College
Professional Preparation Award

For the past 12 years, the Arizona Governor’s Council on Health, Physical Fitness and Sports has presented this award with help from the Suns, longtime corporate sponsor. Past winners may be accessed online at: www.getactivestayactive.org