Awards and Recognition
Aging Services of Minnesota honors outstanding members of the older adult services field. From pioneers who created new options in housing and care for older adults to those whose commitment to care giving is shown through lengthy, honorable service, Aging Services recognizes members through an extensive awards program.
Spring awards
Presented at the annual Aging Services of Minnesota Institute in February each year. A series of highly coveted, statewide awards honor those who go above and beyond their ordinary duties to enhance the quality of life for older adults and for their communities.
EXCELLENCE & INNOVATIONS AWARDS
Nominations being accepted through September 10, 2010
Showcasing excellence, innovation and accomplishments in a wide array of areas:
- Direct Care (social services, therapy, recreation/activities, nursing, pastoral care)
- Support Services (transportation, nutritional services, communications, business offices, environmental services)
- Building Design, Construction, Energy Conservation, Sustainable Green Design
- Programming and Life Enrichment
- Work Force Development
- Marketing
- Financial
- Assistive Technology
Winning nominations are presented as concurrent educational sessions at the 2011 Institute.
Link to full information: http://www.agingservicesmn.org/inc/data/2011SpringAwards.pdf
Click on the link to submit a nomination. http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=822Ll62
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Nominations being accepted through October 8, 2010
Caring Heart - Direct Caregiver of the Year Award
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=8820695
Honor those who greatly enhance the quality of life for seniors and their communities through their direct care to residents. This list is not all inclusive; feel free to nominate any direct care provider.
Caring Heart - Support Caregiver of the Year Award
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=8820595
Honor those whose support to caregivers enhances the quality of life for seniors and their communities. This list is not all inclusive; feel free to nominate any support care worker.
Caring Heart - Volunteer of the Year Award
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=8820495
Honor volunteers who enhance the quality of life for seniors and their communities
Spirit of Aging Award
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=882M995
Presented to a resident/tenant/client of an Aging Services member community who exemplifies the concept of positive and active aging. This award may also be given to a group of individuals such as resident council, volunteer group, or the like.
LTC Administrator Leadership Award
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=8820395
Honor administrator whose work and leadership has enhanced the work environment in their LTC facility and the quality of life for residents and community; provide leadership to staff and provide community service.
Senior Housing Leadership Award
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=882Mn95
Recognize individual whose actions and leadership exemplify Aging Services values in senior housing and have promoted excellence, quality and high standards in the senior housing industry.
Leadership in Action Award
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Honor those whose actions and leadership greatly enhance the work environment in their housing or LTC building and the quality of life for their residents; and have taken action to provide leadership to their employees. This award is given to a person in a leadership or management role but not the top executive in the organization (administrator, housing director, CEO).
Trustee Leadership Award
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=882Ml95
Honor a volunteer board member of a member organization whose service and actions have enriched the lives of older persons and enhanced their community.
Aging Services Award of Honor
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=882M895
Presented to a distinguished individual who has provided outstanding, significant leadership in creating the future of aging services in Minnesota and reinforcing Aging Services of Minnesota’s fundamental values. The nominee may be at any point in his or her career and does need not be at retirement age nor the top executive at their organization.
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARDS
Excellence in the Workplace Award
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=882M795
Honors an older adult services organization as an employer of choice for progressive practices that enhance employee satisfaction and retention, promoting careers in the field and investing in employees.
Living Our Mission Award
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=882M395
Recognizes an organization that holds true to its mission which demonstrates the foresight and passion of its founders and reflects unique community needs or tenets of faith; yet demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of our changing times.
Community Impact Award
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=882Ln95
Honors a member organization that goes beyond the health service or housing role to support and/or improve the community; extended services beyond the traditional scope of resident care and demonstrates social responsibility and the organization’s role as a responsible corporate citizen.
Business Partner Spotlight Award
http://survey.minnesotacca.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=882Lm95
Honors a business partner that provides added benefits to the overall Aging Services membership while helping advance the advocacy efforts of the association.
OTHER AWARDS (presented at various times)
Spirit of Advocacy Award
Recognizes individuals, groups or organizations that have performed exceptional advocacy on behalf of older adult services.
Excellence in Media
This award recognizes outstanding achievement by a media representative or media organization in covering older adult services or related issues.
Legislative Champion Award
Given to sitting Minnesota legislator for exceptional support and sponsorship of issues related to older adult services.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Retiring members whose achievements throughout the years have inspired others and contributed to the formation and goals, governance and initiatives of Aging Services of Minnesota
Honorary Membership
Retired members who have been active in voluntary leadership within the association throughout their career.
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