Boulder County Named #1 Healthiest Employer in Colorado
Healthbreak is proud to congratulate our longstanding partner, Boulder County, for earning first place in the 2025 Healthiest Employers of Colorado Awards for the 1,500–4,999 employee category. This prestigious recognition underscores Boulder County’s exceptional commitment to employee wellness, highlighting the impact of their innovative and comprehensive wellness initiatives.
Boulder County, serving more than 2,300 employees and nearly 300,000 residents, sets the standard in employee wellness. vision is their nationally acclaimed wellness program, developed and supported by Healthbreak on the Personify Health platform.
Highlights: Wellness Initiatives Drive Impressive Results
Boulder County’s award-winning wellness strategy includes individual and team-based fitness challenges.
High activity participants (averaging over 7,000 steps/day) increased their step count by approximately 20% during wellness challenges.
Less active individuals (averaging under 5,000 steps/day) saw an even greater average increase of 50% in daily activity.
72% of previously inactive employees significantly increased their regular activity levels, demonstrating sustained behavior changes well after each challenge concluded.
Employees collectively tracked an extraordinary 1.2 billion steps in 2024 alone, averaging over 7,200 steps daily per participant.
79% of high-risk participants successfully lowered their blood pressure.
51% reduced their Body Mass Index (BMI), indicating substantial progress in weight management.
16 participants notably reduced their overall health risks from multiple to fewer than three key health factors.
A Recognized Leader in Employee Wellness
- Consistent top-10 national rankings since 2021 in Springbuk’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America.
- First-place rankings in Denver and sixth nationally in 2023.
Induction into the Healthiest Employers Hall of Fame in 2022.
Recipient of the 2021 Cigna Outstanding Well-Being Award.
Named a 2022 Denver Business Journal Healthiest Employer.
A Culture of Wellness and Innovation
Emily Cooper, Benefits Manager at Boulder County, underscores the value of their partnership with Healthbreak:
“For nearly 20 years, Healthbreak has been more than just a wellness vendor—they’ve become a trusted partner and a true extension of Boulder County. Their seamless integration with our team and strong understanding of our culture have made executing our wellness program effortless and effective. Our dedicated Account Manager, Anji, consistently brings fresh, creative ideas, from engaging communications and custom-designed challenges to tailored presentations for individual departments. Thanks to Healthbreak’s consistent support and innovation, Boulder County has been recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Employers every year since 2015. Together, we’ve created a culture where employee well-being is prioritized and a healthier workplace thrives.”
Healthbreak applauds Boulder County for this outstanding achievement and remains dedicated to helping employers nationwide replicate these results, nurturing healthier, more productive workplaces.
To learn more about how Healthbreak can support your organization’s wellness initiatives, contact info@healthbreakinc.com today.