Awards
Does your outpatient provider support human milk feeding and center families?
MIBFN’s goal with the Outpatient Awards Program is to shift organizational policy and culture to center breastfeeding families, specifically Black and/or Indigenous families of color.
- There are three award levels (Bronze: 5-15 points, Silver: 16-30 points, Gold 31+ points)
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
- Awards are good for 1 calendar year
Application:
- Submit your application here
Tools:
- Download a PDF worksheet with all the application questions here
View and congratulate Outpatient Award recipients!
Does your employer support human milk feeding and center families?
Families are more successful with human milk feeding when they live and work in supportive communities. The Michigan Breastfeeding Network (MIBFN) wishes to recognize Michigan employers that provide workplace support to breastfeeding employees through our Michigan Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Awards. Our goal for this program is to shift organizational policy and culture to ensure that breastfeeding-supportive policies are normalized and visible throughout Michigan. In order to qualify for a Workplace Award, employers must provide workplace support accommodations for lactating employees in accordance with the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act.
Notes:
- We request a $15 donation for each award application, which can be made on the “Awards Application Payment” tab on this page.
- Award levels (Bronze, Silver, or Gold) are determined by the following criteria based on this checklist.
- To prepare your application for submission, you can download a PDF worksheet with all the application questions.
- Applications are processed monthly.
- If you need support with your application, please reach out to hello@mibreastfeeding.org or call our team at 734-365-6559.
This program is made possible with financial support from Michigan businesses, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Thank you for your generous contributions to our efforts to make Michigan a more just, equitable, and breastfeeding supportive place to live. Thanks for all you do to support breastfeeding families in Michigan!
View and congratulate Workplace Award recipients!
We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the Michigan Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Awards Program! If your employer goes above and beyond the requirement of the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, they may be eligible for recognition! The cost is $15 per award application. Click here to access the application instructions and request form.