Assign a Challenge Coordinator. The Challenge Coordinator will

• Register participants
• Distribute challenge log sheets
• Collect challenge log sheets
• Answer participants' questions
• Distribute incentives (if any)

Design a Challenge. Determine the goals and objectives of the Challenge. Examples include:

• Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day for at least 20 days this month.
• Earn one point for every fruit or vegetable you eat over the next 4 weeks.
• Be physically active for 30 or more minutes a day for at least 20 days this month.
• Record the number of steps you take over the next 4 weeks.
• Watch less than one hour of TV per day for at least 20 days this month.
• Eat a balanced breakfast, lunch and supper for at least 20 days this month.
• Drink six 8 ounce glasses of water a day for at least 20 days this month.

Determine the prizes for the winning participants or teams. Examples include:

• Gift card for a local grocery store or farmer’s market
• Fruit basket
• Insulated lunch bag
• Coupon for a healthy lunch/dinner
• Healthy cooking equipment (steamers, blenders, grill pans, etc.)
• Healthy recipe book or subscription to healthy cooking magazine
• Designated parking spot
• One hour leave time
• Certificate from management

Set the dates

• Identify the start date and the end date.
• Promote the challenge at least two weeks prior to the start date.

Promote the Challenge

• Use e-mail, intranet, newsletters or bulletin boards
• Post signs throughout the worksite (template provided)
• Ask the CEO, President or Manager to announce the challenge at the kick-off, staff meeting, or other function.
• If money is available, give out freebies – cups, t-shirts, etc.

Register Participants

• Sign up through Challenge Coordinator via e-mail or in person
• Register on "Sign Up Sheets" located at key locations throughout the worksite.

The challenge begins and continues. The Coordinator can encourage participation and enthusiasm by:

• Providing a "Tip of the Week" on a bulletin board or via e-mail.
• Send an email notification once a week to remind participants to complete their log sheets
• Provide a weekly newsletter with information related to the challenge.

The challenge ends.

• Remind participants that the challenge is coming to an end approximately one-week prior to its conclusion.
• Collect log sheets at the designated location(s) on the designated date.

Notify winners within a couple of days of collection. Sending out an email or placing an announcement on a communal bulletin board congratulating winners is a great way to wrap-up the Challenge and praise the participants.

Evaluate the Challenge

• Record how many people participated.
• Record how many people completed the challenge.
• Survey the participants to determine what they liked, what they disliked, and suggestions for improvement.