AWA Summit

On October 21, 2025, Alabama welcomes health advocates, professionals, and community leaders to the Alabama Wellness Alliance Summit, a dynamic one-day event dedicated to advancing health and wellness across the state. Held in the heart of Hoover, the summit offers a rich blend of invention, education, and collaboration—all for just $35.

Attendees will explore a wide spectrum of wellness topics through engaging keynote presentations and interactive breakout sessions. Expert speakers will share insights on:

• Worksite Wellness: Strategies for building healthier, more inclusive workplaces.
• Mental Health: Learn the latest in research and strategies for those living with mental health challenges and cognitive impairment.
• Education: Integrating wellness into schools and lifelong learning.
• Grant Making: Funding opportunities and best practices for grant writing.
• Fitness & Nutrition: Practical approaches to movement and healthy eating.
• Community Planning: Designing environments that support active, connected lifestyles.
• Parks and Recreation: Leveraging public spaces to promote health and inclusion.

Whether you're a public health professional, educator, nonprofit leader, or simply passionate about wellness, this summit offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and lead change in your community.

Speakers and vendors include individuals from organizations like Alzheimer’s Association, UAB, Tuscaloosa County Agricultural Farm, Alabama Extension Service, Lakeshore Foundation, Get Involved Pike County, Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness and Sport, HEAL United, Big Picture Huntsville, Hoover Parks and Recreation, Discover Shelby, Kulture City and more!

Registration is now open—secure your spot and be part of Alabama’s movement toward a healthier future.

 General Information

• Hoover Met Stadium
• Tuesday, October 21, 2025
• 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Registration begins at 8 a.m.
• Opening session begins at 9 a.m.
• Closing session concludes at 4 p.m.
• $35 registration fee

Schedule of Events

• 8:00-9:00 a.m.- Check-in, Networking, Vendor Set Up, Continental Breakfast
• 9:00-9:15 a.m.- Opening Greeting and Announcements
• 9:15-9:45 a.m.-Opening Speaker (General Session)
• 9:45-10:00 a.m.-Break
• 10:00-10:30 a.m.-Breakout Sessions 1,2
• 10:40-11:20 a.m.-Breakout Sessions 3,4
• 11:30 a.m.-Noon-Breakout Sessions 5,6
• Noon-12:15 p.m.-Break
• 12:15-1:00 p.m.-Lunch with Keynote Speaker
• 1:00-1:45 p.m.- Vendor tables, Networking, Tour Mobile Units
• 1:45-2:00-Break
• 2:00-2:30 p.m.-Breakout Sessions 7,8
• 2:40-3:25 p.m.-Panel Discussion (General Session)
• 3:35-4:00 p.m.-Final Takeaways/Announcements

For all questions regarding registration or anything related to the event, please contact Heidi Ramey.
For technical assistance, please contact Donna Hester.