NZMSA SUMMER WELLNESS CHALLENGE
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the NZMSA Summer Wellness Challenge!
Dr. Andre Rudovics – Grand prize (for NZMSA members only): $1,500 WestJet gift card
Dr. Megan Findlay – 1st prize: $750 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts gift card
Dr. Kirk Reid – 2nd prize: $500 Apple gift card
Dr. Rob Greidanus – 3rd prize: $250 Best Buy gift card
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, including Dr. Jonathan Barnard, Dr. Padraic McCombe, Dr. Jo Ann Robinson, Dr. Kathryn Stone, Dr. Beth Weninger, and others. Many of you rose to the challenge to make this summer your happiest and healthiest yet! Your efforts not only contributed to your own well-being but also fostered a community of positivity and motivation.
Take a look at some of the photo submissions below!
challenge information
The NZMSA is launching our first ever Summer Wellness Challenge throughout July and August! This challenge is designed to inspire you to prioritize your health and happiness throughout the sunny season. NZMSA members are invited to do various wellness activities over these months and submit the photos to win awesome prizes. All kinds of activities, both indoor and outdoor, count. Whether you're striking a yoga pose at sunrise, savoring a nutritious meal, or exploring the great outdoors, snap a pic and share it with us. If it brings you wellness, we want to see! Get creative and encourage a friend to join! Not only will you be enhancing your well-being, but you'll also inspire others to join in and create a community of positivity and motivation.
Some examples of wellness activities include (but are not limited to): biking or walking to work, trying out meditation, spending time in nature, playing an instrument, making art, completing a workout class, having a game night with friends and/or family, gratitude journalling, a digital detox day, and cooking a nutritious meal.
Prizes:
Grand prize (for NZMSA members only): $1,500 WestJet gift card
1st prize: $750 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts gift card (for a weekend getaway or a luxurious spa day)
2nd prize: $500 Apple gift card (redeemable for Apple products and subscription-based services)
3rd prize: $250 Best Buy gift card
Challenge Rules:
To be eligible for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize draws, NZMSA members and North Zone physicians are required to submit photos of them completing different wellness activities by August 26, 2024. Each submitted photo of a different activity will provide the individual with one (1) draw entry. For example, if an individual submits 4 photos of different activities, they will receive 4 entries into the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize draws.
Only NZMSA members will be eligible for the grand prize draw. To be eligible for the grand prize draw, NZMSA members are required to submit 4 photos of them completing different wellness activities by August 26, 2024. The submission of 4 photos will provide them with one (1) grand prize draw entry.
Photos must be taken during the months July and August 2024.
Winners will be randomly selected by August 30, and their photos will be posted on the website thereafter.
Winners will be asked to sign a consent form to share their photos on the website and via email.
NZMSA Council and executive members are not eligible to enter in the prize draws.