Sullivan 180 will host its Empowering a Healthier Generation Celebration at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Event Gallery at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

During the event, Sullivan 180 will present more than $145,000 in awards recognizing the success of local schools in making healthy, meaningful change.

There will also be a special tribute to Sullivan BOCES Superintendent and Sullivan 180 Board Member Dr. Robert Dufour. Music will be provided by John Zanger.

Empowering a Healthier Generation engages Sullivan County public school in creating a culture of health and wellness among students, staff, parents and their communities.

Schools are eligible for Sullivan 180 grants to support and implement initiatives that advance wellness goals. Healthier Generation advisors serve as liaisons and coordinators for the work in their school building. The Empowering a Healthier Generation Celebration will honor all of the schools that have participated.

The public is invited to attend the celebration to support and celebrate their school community.

Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP online at bit.ly/2025EHGRSVP by Sept. 5.

Bethel Woods is at 200 Hurd Road in Bethel.