Individual and organizational nominations for Kansas health champions are being sought by the Governor’s Council on Fitness as part of an effort to help Kansans improve their health.

Eligible nominees include an outstanding volunteers, schools, communities, newspapers or reporters, local or state policy makers, or employers.

The deadline for nominations is August 31.

The Health Champion Awards will be presented at the fourth annual Obesity Summit on Nov. 17 in Junction City.

More information is available at www.kansasfitness.org or call Jennifer Church at (785) 296-6801.