Kansas Governor Sam Brownback is scheduled to present the 2013 Kansas Health Champion Awards during the second annual Kansas Obesity Summit on Monday,

Sept. 30

The Governor will recognize the individual and organization champions, as well as the honorable mention recipients, at the noontime awards ceremony.

The Health Champion Award was developed by the Governor’s Council on Fitness to recognize and promote exemplary contributions to fitness in Kansas. Eligible nominees include volunteers, schools, communities, employers, media organizations and policy makers who go above and beyond what is expected through normal job or organizational responsibilities related to modeling, encouraging and promoting fitness.

The second annual Kansas Obesity Summit is scheduled for Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Topeka Ramada, 420 SE 6th Ave. The summit convenes decision-makers in their work to identify and promote best and most promising strategies to address rising rates and the health and economic impact of obesity in Kansas.

The summit’s keynote speaker is Dr. Doug Gruenbacher from Quinter, Kan. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Gruenbacher founded Castle Rock Wellness Center to provide a gym and exercise classes for his small community. He is an avid runner and a 2012 Summer Olympic torch bearer who looks for opportunities to motivate his community to improve their health.