Send us your Story!

The State Personnel Department (SPD) is excited to announce a statewide callout for healthy activity photos and videos. Whether it’s getting outside and being active in a local park or enjoying a wholesome meal, show us how you and your family live a healthy lifestyle. Your photos may be selected to use in one of the State Personnel Department’s statewide communications such as the yearly calendar, newsletters or on the Invest In Your Health website.

Photo Submission Guidelines:

• Photos submitted before August, 31, 2016, will be considered for the upcoming 2017 calendar.
• Photo must be of a high-resolution quality format. If taking photos with your phone, make sure it is set on the highest resolution setting or the High Dynamic Range (HDR) setting is on.
• Include in your message: your name, agency and when and where the photo was taken. Also include a statement saying SPD can use your name if the photo is published.
• Submit photos to photos@investinyourhealthindiana.com or share them with @INSPDBenefits on Twitter.

Video Submission Guidelines:

• Videos should be recorded using your phone.
• Videos must be no longer than 60 seconds
• All videos must be recorded in landscape or horizontal format.
• All videos must be filmed with sound.
• Assistance from a professional production company is not permitted.
• By submitting a video, families/individuals give permission to the State Personnel Department to use in program promotion.
• Videos should show individuals and families making healthy lifestyle choices and/or being active.
• Submit photos to photos@investinyourhealthindiana.com or share them with @INSPDBenefits on Twitter.

By submitting a photo or video, you are granting permission to the State Personnel Department to use the photo image in various State Personnel Department and state agency publications. Videos and photos may be housed on the State Personnel Department and Invest In Your Health website and shared with other social media channels. There is no deadline to submit these to SPD.

We look forward to viewing your submissions. Also, you can always share your stories about what you’ve done to improve your health by filling out the form below!

What steps have you taken to improve your health? Share your photos and tell us your stories about what you’ve done to improve your health during the Upgrade qualification period, Health and Wellness Month or just everyday life.