NOMINATE & RECOGNIZE!
Time to recognize the greatness you see in your settings every day!
Nominations accepted March 13–April 21!
CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR
THROUGH RAIN, SLEET, OR SNOW—YOU DELIVER CARE
The Caregiver of the Year Award honors a nursing aide (CNA/TMA/HHA/NAR) who displays extraordinary skill in caring for individuals residing in a care setting.
DEDICATED SERVICE
CELEBRATING A CAREER IN CARING
The Dedicated Service Award celebrates longevity in the senior care profession! This award recognizes any employee whose service over the course of his/her career—a minimum of 20 years—has positively enhanced the quality of life for individuals in a care setting. The employee’s efforts demonstrate a commitment to their organization and the care-providing profession.
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
BEST BOSS EVER!
The Director of the Year Award recognizes the achievements of an individual at the senior leadership level (administrator/executive director/housing manager) for his/her leadership contributions and skills.
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
YOU’RE SIMPLY THE BEST, BETTER THAN ALL THE REST
The Employee of the Year Award recognizes an employee for his/her contributions that has improved the quality of life for residents/clients/tenants and/or enhanced the working environment for coworkers.
PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT? WE’RE BEING INGENIOUS!
The Program of the Year Award recognizes an individual or team that has tried something different in their delivery or provision of a program or service. It recognizes the ingenious efforts to enhance the lives of residents/tenants/clients, or staff at a member organization.
HINT: Think PIP (Performance Improvement Projects).
NURSE OF THE YEAR
YOU DESERVE 365 DAYS OF PTO, BUT HERE’S AN AWARD INSTEAD!
The Nurse of the Year Award honors an individual who displays extraordinary nursing skills in caring for individuals residing in a care facility/senior care.
RISING STAR
HOLY COW! WE LIKE WHERE YOU’RE GOING
The Rising Star Award recognizes the contributions of an employee from any discipline, who is new to his/her profession (
within the last 3 years) and has made an impact in his/her years of service.
UP & COMING LEADER OF THE YEAR
CELEBRATING THE CHALLENGE OF LEADERSHIP
Welcome to the challenge of leadership! The Up & Coming Leader of the Year Award recognizes an individual who is new to the leadership role and whose actions show an extraordinary commitment to leadership & service.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
INDIVIDUALS WHO GIVE FREELY OF THEIR TIME & TALENTS
Volunteers freely give of their time and talents—with no expectation of recognition. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a youth, adult, or group of volunteers who have made contributions to the quality of life for residents/tenants/clients or family members, or to the working environment for staff.