2013 Care Providers of Minnesota s Awards Program

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1 2013 Care Providers of Minnesota s Awards Program ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE AWARD POTENTIAL Care Providers of Minnesota s Awards Program recognizes the outstanding people and programs that serve your residents, tenants, staff, and community. Inside: A complete description of all Care Providers of Minnesota Awards Nomination instructions and timeline All forms necessary to nominate an outstanding staff, volunteers, programs, or organization

2 Instructions and Timeline (952) Fax (952) Web: Timeline March 18 May 3 May 24 June July June 21 August 16 August September November All awards information online; nominations now being accepted Excellence in Assisted Living (EAL) and Employee of the Year: Assisted Living Award nominations due All other nominations due at Care Providers of Minnesota by 11:59 PM Recognition Committee reviews all COMPLETE applications Committee members tour EAL finalists Nominators notified regarding their submission(s) Excellence in Assisted Living Award & Employee of the Year: Assisted Living Award presented at Housing Summit Service of Excellence: James B. Swanson Award finalist tours conducted Awards presented at Care Providers of Minnesota s Annual Convention Starting with the Basics 1. Start planning NOW. If someone deserves an award, they deserve a thoughtful nomination with specific details about why they are being nominated. 2. Browse through the categories and read the criteria carefully to ensure the best fit. 3. Gather all the information BEFORE you apply. Incomplete nominations are invalid. 4. Nominate. Don t stop at one! There is no limit to the number of nominations you can send in! Please make sure you answer ALL award criteria. Wow the Recognition Committee by including examples/stories. Remember, we don t know your nominee so you need to explain why your nominee is spectacular! When you ve got all the materials ready, fax or to: a. Send an with all the attachments to Rachel David, rdavid@careproviders.org or b. FAX: Send a FAX to Awards/Care Providers of Minnesota, Note make sure you are including: the 2013 Cover Sheet (see page 3) the award nomination (this is what you write, answering the criteria outlined for each award ) supporting documents as specified in the award criteria All entries become the property of Care Providers of Minnesota. The Recognition Committee reserves the right to transfer nominations to other categories. Nominations MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 24, Questions: For award criteria/general questions, please contact Lisa Foss Olson, lolson@careproviders.org or For did you receive my nomination questions, please contact Rachel David, rdavid@careproviders.org or

3 Cover Sheet Phone (952) Fax (952) A separate form must be submitted for each nomination Award Category Nominee Information Nominee Nominee s position Length of time with the organization Facility/Organization Nursing home Assisted living Home Care Corp Other City Nominator Information Full name of Nominator (This is who we will contact for information about the nominee/award status.) Nominator s position of Nominator/Contact Person Phone of Nominator/Contact Person or fax the following to Rachel (rdavid@careproviders.org or Fax: ) Cover Sheet (copy form as needed) written award nomination (this is what you write, answering the criteria outlined for each award) supporting documents as specified in nomination criteria 3

4 NEW this year Adult Volunteer of the Year Award p 5 Giving of oneself & helping others Aide Caregiver of the Year Award p 6 Exceptional caring, commitment, and dedication Champion Award p 7 Such an amazing long-term care supporter! Community Partnership Award p 8 Creating community bonds Dare to be Great Award p 9 Trying something different without a guarantee Dedicated Service Award p 10 A career dedicated to caring Employee of the Year Award (excludes Housing) p 11 If cloning were an option Employee of the Year: Assisted Living Award (Housing only) p 12** If cloning were an option Excellence in Assisted Living Award p 13 15** Only four have this award, will yours be the fifth? Leadership Award p 16 Ability to motivate and inspire others Life Enrichment Award p 17 Person-centered care happens! Nurse Caregiver of the Year Award p 18 Exceptional caring, commitment, and dedication Rising Star Award p 19 Shows exceptional promise and commitment Service of Excellence: The James B. Swanson Award p Make this man proud carry out his legacy Superstar Award p 23 Not just a star a SUPER star! Youth Volunteer of the Year Award p 24 There s no age criteria in caring ** For assisted living establishments/housing members only, with earlier nomination deadline (May 3) and award presentation at Assisted Living & House in August. 4

5 Adult Volunteer of the Year Giving of oneself & helping others This award recognizes an individual volunteer or group of adult volunteers who have made contributions to the quality of life for residents/tenants/clients, family members, or to the working environment for staff. Eligible Nominees: All adults who volunteer at any member organization. 1. The volunteer s length of service, when and how they began volunteering at your facility 2. The volunteer s activities and contributions 3. The volunteer's impact and how it has improved the quality of life for residents/tenants/clients, family members, or the working environment for staff 4. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Adult Volunteer of the Year Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 5

6 Aide Caregiver of the Year Shows fabulous caring, commitment, and dedication! The Aide-Caregiver of the Year Award honors a caregiver (NAR/HHA/TMA) who displays extraordinary skill in caring for individuals residing in a care facility or receiving care at home. The nominee communicates effectively and sensitively with residents/tenants/clients and family members; listens carefully; exhibits empathy and respect; and promotes dignity. Eligible Nominees: Any qualified employee (NAR/HHA/TMA) nominated by a nursing facility, assisted living/housing, corporate, or associate member. 1. How your nominee is a fabulous caregiver, exceeding what is expected of him/her 2. Specific examples of your nominee s exceptional skill in caring for others 3. Examples of your nominee exhibiting empathy and respect 4. Instances of how your nominee promotes dignity 5. How your nominee contributes innovative, progressive ideas for innovative quality improvement 6. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Aide -Caregiver of the Year Award than the nominator (i.e., they could be from residents, other staff, family members, etc.). Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 6

7 Champion Award Such an amazing long-term care supporter! The Champion Award honors an individual, family, or group who advocates for residents/tenants/clients or the care profession. Their words or actions have enhanced the public perception of the profession and have made a positive impact on the lives of those who live and work in these communities. Eligible Nominees: Any champion nominated by a nursing facility, assisted living/housing, corporate, or associate member.. 1. Tell how your nominee has soared above and beyond to be a champion of the profession 2. The impact she/he has made on those who live and work in the organization 3. Her/his connection to the organization/profession 4. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Champion Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 7

8 Community Partnership Award Creating community bonds The Community Partnership Award recognizes the efforts of a Care Providers of Minnesota member to create a partnership with a community group or organization that is typically outside of the care industry. The partnership improves the quality of life for residents/tenants/clients, staff, and/or volunteers. The creation of community bonds may take the form of educational activities, cooperative ventures, creative collaborations with a vendor, or other initiatives. Eligible Nominees: All corporate, nursing facility, assisted living/housing, and associate members. 1. The partnership created by the nominee and how it started 2. How the partnership benefits those involved 3. The impact on each organization 4. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Community Partnership Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 8

9 Dare to be Great Award Trying something different To do something different, with no guarantee it will work or pay off that s daring! The Dare to Be Great Award recognizes an individual or group that has had the courage to try something different in their delivery or provision of a program or service. It recognizes those who have tried something a little out-of-the-ordinary and as a result, enhanced the lives of residents/tenants/clients, staff, or volunteers at a member organization. Eligible Nominees: Any nursing facility, assisted living/housing, corporate, or associate member. 1. The daring adventure and what prompted the development of the new program or service 2. Steps taken to make the program or service a success 3. What were some of the challenges and how these were met or overcome 4. How it enhances the lives of residents/tenants/clients, staff, or volunteers 5. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Dare to Be Great Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 9

10 Dedicated Service Award A career dedicated to caring The Dedicated Service Award recognizes any employee whose service over the course of her/his career, has positively enhanced the quality of life for individuals residing in a care setting. The individual s efforts demonstrate a commitment to their organization and the care-providing profession. Eligible Nominees: Any individual nominated by a nursing facility, assisted living/housing, corporate, or associate member. Award Criteria please describe the following 1. Your nominee s career and achievements/highlights 2. How your nominee has enhanced the quality of life for individuals they have served 3. Participation in the programs, activities, or initiatives at their workplace, Care Providers of Minnesota, or other organizations serving the care-providing profession 4. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Dedicated Service Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 10

11 Employee of the Year (excludes Housing) If cloning were an option This award recognizes an employee from any discipline (excluding housing ) for his or her contributions that have improved the quality of life for residents/clients and/or enhanced the working environment for coworkers. Eligible Nominees: Any employee nominated by a nursing facility, corporate, or associate member. 1. About your nominee (i.e., who they are, job title, length of service) 2. Ways your nominee has improved the quality of life for those receiving care or the working environment for co-workers 3. Examples of employee's initiative, commitment, and caring 4. Describe the impact of employee's work on residents/clients, staff, family members, and/or volunteers 5. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Employee of the Year Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 11

12 New for 2013 Care Providers of Minnesota Employee of the Year: Assisted Living Award (Housing only) If cloning were an option This award recognizes an employee from any housing with services/assisted living facility for his or her contributions that have improved the quality of life for tenants/clients and/or enhanced the working environment for coworkers. Eligible Nominees: Any employee nominated by an assisted living/housing or corporate housing member. 1. About your nominee (i.e., who they are, job title) 2. Ways your nominee has improved the quality of life for those receiving care or the working environment for co-workers 3. Examples of employee's initiative, commitment, and caring 4. Describe the impact of employee's work on tenants/clients, staff, family members, and/or volunteers 5. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Employee of the Year: Assisted Living Award Note: this award is ONLY for housing members, with a nomination deadline of May 3; the recipient will be presented with this award at the Assisted Living & Senior Housing Summit in August. 12

13 Excellence in Assisted Living Award An opportunity to focus on all the things you do right! This esteemed award recognizes a housing with services/assisted living establishment for exemplary dedication and commitment to quality. Nominations are judged on criteria which is based on the National Center for Assisted Living s (NCAL) guiding principles for quality in assisted living: person-centered care, ethical practices, mission and vision statements, quality improvements, and workforce issues. There are two phases to the award: 1) a written application which consists of no more than 25 single-sided pages, and 2) a tour of the assisted living establishment IF applicant achieves a minimum score of 85% percent on their written application. Eligible Nominees: All housing members are eligible. Written Presentation: Submit written materials addressing the award criteria. Use Arial font [10 point] or Times Roman [12 point] on application; maximum amount of pages: 25 single-sided, double-spaced pages. Entry Deadlines: Presentations must be received by the Association or postmarked by 11:59 p.m. on May 3, Procedures Finalists are selected based upon a numerical point distribution assigned to each award criterion. If applicant achieves a score of 85% or better, they will proceed to the next step: a tour. The scores of the written portion and the tour will be combined to determine the award recipient. The applicant with the highest total point score will be named the 2013 Excellence in Assisted Living Award recipient and will be announced at the 2013 Assisted Living & Senior Housing Summit, August For general questions, please contact Lisa Foss Olson, lolson@careproviders.org or Award submissions should be submitted electronically AND mailed rdavid@careproviders.org or Fax: , Attention: Recognition Committee Mail: Care Providers of Minnesota 7851 Metro Parkway #200 Bloomington, MN Attn: Recognition Committee Key dates for the Excellence in Assisted Living Award competition: Deadline for submission of written presentations......may 3 Awards Committee selects finalists.. May 24 Facility Tours....June Award presented at Assisted Living & Senior Housing Summit.August 21-22,

14 Excellence in Assisted Living Award Nomination Criteria The written presentation criteria: 120 points possible. Assisted living establishments must achieve a score of 85% (a score of at least 102 points) to proceed to community tour. 1. GUIDING PRINCIPLE #1: PERSON-DIRECTED CARE (25 points) Person-directed care focuses on meeting an individual s needs and is based on the concept that employees and management know each tenant their history, needs, preferences, and expectations. With that in mind, please describe the following: How person-directed care occurs in your community. How management and employees have assisted the tenant and tenant s family members transition into life at the community. Include two recent (within the last 12 months) testimonials from a tenant and/or family member. 2. GUIDING PRINCIPLE #2: ETHICAL PRACTICES AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP (25 points) NCAL and Care Providers of Minnesota believe that all providers should operate their assisted living communities based on a foundation of trust. Providers will operate their communities and provide service with integrity. Based on the statement above, please describe how services are provided in your community. 3. GUIDING PRINCIPLE #3: MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS (10 points) A mission statement incorporates a community s purpose and values. A vision statement focuses on tenant, family, and employee satisfaction and strives for progress and continuous improvement while maintaining core values. Describe your mission and vision statements and how they are woven or integrated into practices and procedures at your community. 4. GUIDING PRINCIPLE #4: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (10 points) Care Providers of Minnesota believe all assisted living communities should develop and implement a quality program that best serves the needs of the tenants and their families. Please describe the following: Give an example of one area of quality improvement including baseline data, measurement tools, the process used, and the demonstrated improvement Describe any participation in AHCA/NCAL s Quality Award program 5. GUIDING PRINCIPLE #5: EMPLOYEES (25 points) A higher level of employee satisfaction directly correlates with higher levels of satisfaction among tenants and their family members. Describe how the following are demonstrated in your organization: Ongoing training and education for all employees Recognition and rewards program for employees Employee satisfaction surveys Timely and concise communication from leadership Include 2 letters from (non-leadership) employees as to why your community is a great place to work 6. GENERAL (25 points) Describe the following: How your assisted living community integrates with the larger (surrounding) community Participation in Care Providers of Minnesota activities, initiatives, or governance (e.g. committees or boards, CARE-PAC, education programs, etc.) Involvement of leadership and employees in external professional groups Why your community deserves this award 14

15 Excellence in Assisted Living Award Tour Criteria Assisted Living /Housing Name: About the tour: SHOW US WHAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL Award applicants that reach 85% in their written nomination move to phase two of the nomination: the tour. As you tour delegates from the Recognition Committee around your community, please keep in mind the following: 1. The tour accounts for 50% of the total score 2. Staff and residents are to be included in the tour. 3. Please make sure you address each area outlined below. 4. If you have questions about the process and/or expectations, please contact Care Providers of Minnesota PRIOR to the tour. Item time score Presentation minutes 50 Tour minutes 50 Committee/wrap up minutes Presentation about the assisted living community given by housing director and other staff Overview: who you serve; what makes your community special. Non-management employees to talk about what you like about working here Tenants and/or family members to discuss overall impression of the community Describe why you deserve the award Escorted Tour Physical environment/general appearance/safety Tenants (interaction with staff; respectful of privacy and dignity) Nursing services Dining services Life enrichment opportunities Committee Review/Wrap Up After the tour, please provide a room for committee members to review findings. Allow time for discussion, as well as an opportunity to call back employees for questions. Total score: NOTE: NO PARTING GIFTS WILL BE ACCEPTED 15

16 Leadership Award Ability to motivate and inspire others This award recognizes the achievements of any employee, at any level of service, for her or his leadership contributions and skills. Eligible Nominees: Any qualified individual nominated by a nursing facility, assisted living/housing, corporate, or associate member. 1. Why this individual is valued as a leader in your organization 2. How the nominee teaches or demonstrates skills that are practical and relevant to the profession 3. How the nominee motivates and inspires others 4. How the nominee has influenced you and/or others to excellence 5. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Leadership Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 16

17 Life Enrichment Award Person-centered care happens This award acknowledges the people, programs, and teams whose efforts enhance or enrich the lives of residents/tenants/clients and strive to make life more meaningful. The nominee (individual or team) empowers and supports individuals at member facilities/establishments through personal engagement. Eligible Nominees: All corporate, nursing facility, and assisted living/housing members. 1. How your nominee strives to make life more meaningful for residents/tenants 2. The specific program or service that enriches the lives of residents/tenants/clients and who it involves 3. The steps taken to enhance or encourage person-centered care 4. Impact on the residents/tenants/clients and employee(s) 5. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Life Enrichment Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 17

18 Nurse Caregiver of the Year Shows exceptional caring, commitment, and dedication This award honors a nurse who displays extraordinary skills in caring for individuals residing in a nursing facility, assisted living establishment, or receiving care at home. The nominee communicates sensitively with individuals who are in their care and their family members; the nominee listens carefully, exhibits empathy and respect, and promotes dignity. Eligible Nominees: Any qualified nurse (LPN/RN) nominated by a corporate, nursing facility or assisted living/ housing member whose direct care activities comprise 50% or more of practice. 1. How your nominee is an exceptional caregiver, exceeding what is expected of him/her 2. Specific examples your nominee s exceptional skill in caring for others 3. Examples of your nominee exhibiting empathy and respect 4. Instances of how your nominee promotes dignity 5. How your nominee contributes innovative, progressive ideas for innovative quality improvement 6. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Nurse-Caregiver of the Year Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 18

19 Rising Star Award Shows exceptional promise and commitment This award recognizes the contributions of an employee from any discipline, who is new to her or his profession or to the industry within the last five years, and has made an impact in their years of service. The nominee should have a can do attitude, be a team player, and have made a positive impact on his or her organization. Eligible Nominees: Any qualified employee nominated by a corporate, nursing facility or assisted living/housing member. 1. About your nominee (i.e., who they are, job title) 2. Why you believe he/she is a rising star 3. Examples of your nominee s achievements and can do attitude 4. Ways your nominee has made a positive impact on the organization 5. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Rising Star Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 19

20 Service of Excellence: James B. Swanson Award James B. Swanson was a facility owner, corporate administrator, consultant, state and national industry leader, and activist. An innovative and inspiring professional, he encouraged his peers and colleagues to do their very best. The Service of Excellence: James B. Swanson Award is named in his honor, in recognition of his passionate commitment to the elderly and our profession. Competition Rules Nursing facilities applying for the 2013 Service of Excellence: James B. Swanson Award may only submit materials within the format and criteria established for the competition. Any nursing facility that has regulatory agency-imposed sanctions, substandard care, or immediate jeopardy, or receives such restrictions during the course of the competition, will be disqualified from competing. Nomination must be received by Care Providers of Minnesota (or postmarked) by 11:59 p.m., May 24, Award submissions should be submitted electronically ( or fax) AND mailed. rdavid@careproviders.org Fax: Mail: Care Providers of Minnesota 7851 Metro Parkway #200 Bloomington, MN Attn: Recognition Committee Presentations shall become the property of Care Providers of Minnesota (CPM) and may be utilized by CPM or its designees in any manner without compensation to the entrant. Past award recipients may not enter the competition for three years immediately following receipt of the award. Competition Requirements: Written Presentation: Submit written materials addressing the award criteria. (There is a limit of 25 single-sided pages.) Use Arial font [10 point] or Times Roman [12 point] on application. Applicants must receive a minimum score of 85% in order to proceed to part two of the competition the facility tour. Objectives The Service of Excellence: James B. Swanson Award is designed to recognize Minnesota s best nursing facilities. The award honors the contributions and commitment of all nursing facility employees and the important services they provide as they strive for excellence in the performance of their duties. Participating members are judged on criteria such as leadership, client satisfaction, person-centered care, and employee engagement. The competition provides the opportunity to educate the public about our profession and the high quality of the services we provide. It is intended to promote the long-term care industry s efforts toward excellence to public officials, to the general public, and within the profession itself. Procedures Finalists are selected based upon a numerical point distribution assigned to each award criterion. Finalists who achieve a score of at least 85% will proceed to the next step, a facility tour. The scores of the written portion of the submission and the tour will be combined to determine the award recipient. The finalist with the highest total point score will be named the 2013 Service of Excellence: James B. Swanson Award recipient. The name of the award recipient will be kept in strict confidence until it is announced during the award presentation event. (In the event there is only one finalist, the facility still needs to reach a certain score on the tour in order to receive the award.) KEY DATES FOR THE SERVICE OF EXCELLENCE: JAMES B. SWANSON AWARD COMPETITION: Deadline for submission of written presentations......may 24 Awards Committee selects finalists.. June Facility Tours....September Award presented at Convention....November 18 20,

21 Service of Excellence: James B. Swanson Award Nomination Criteria The written presentation criteria: 120 points possible; please limit to 25 single-sided pages. Applicants must achieve a score of 85% (a score of at least 102 points) to proceed to part two a community tour. Please address the following criteria: A. 5 points Facility description and mission. a. Describe your physical environment, individuals served, services, philosophy, and goals. b. Include your mission statement. c. In 100 words (or less) explain why your facility is deserving of this award. B. 15 points Quality improvement process. a. Give an example of one area of an improved outcome including baseline data, measurement tools, the process used, and the demonstrated improvement. b. Describe any participation in AHCA/NCAL s Quality Award program. C. 10 points Leadership. a. (internal) Describe how your management team creates a positive work environment for employees, communicates organizational expectations and standards, and promotes excellence and quality improvement. b. (external) Describe how staff are engaged in professional leadership opportunities. D. 15 points Client satisfaction. Submit five current (within 12 months) testimonial letters that detail your customer service efforts and responsiveness to client s needs. Include the most recent Customer Satisfaction Survey results and plans for improvement. E. 5 points Community involvement. Describe efforts to create links with your community, but concentrate on one outstanding example. F. 15 points Employee engagement. a. Describe a creative/innovative program that came about as a result of an employee survey b. Describe one program that addressed teamwork and morale. G. 10 points Family engagement. Describe what is done to engage resident s family members into the facility. H. 10 points Volunteer involvement. Describe how volunteers enrich the lives of clients. I. 15 points Person-centered/directed. Describe the ways in which your facility is person-centered/directed. J. 5 points Association participation. Describe how your facility is involved with Care Providers of Minnesota activities, initiatives, or governance (e.g., serving on committees, boards, Care PAC). K. 10 points Letters of support. Include five letters from (non-leadership) employees stating why your facility is a great place to work. L. 5 points Past awards and honors. List and describe awards and honors received by your facility, leader ship, employees, and/or volunteers. Award submissions should be submitted electronically AND mailed by May 24,

22 Service of Excellence: James B. Swanson Award Tour Criteria Facility Name About the tour: SHOW US WHAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL Applicants that reach 85% in their written nomination move to phase two of the nomination: the tour. As you tour delegates from the Recognition Committee around your community, please keep in mind the following: 1. The tour accounts for 50% of your total score. 2. Staff and residents are to be included in the tour. 3. Please make sure you address each area outlined below. 4. If you have questions about the process and/or expectations, please contact Care Providers of Minnesota PRIOR to the tour. Item time score Presentation minutes 50 Tour minutes 50 Committee/wrap up minutes Presentation about the facility given by administrator and other staff Overview of the facility: who you serve; what makes your facility special Non-management employees to talk about what they like about working here Residents and/or family members to discuss overall impression of the facility Describe why your facility deserves the award Escorted facility tour Physical environment/general appearance/safety Clients (interaction with staff; respectful of client s privacy and dignity) Nursing services Dining services Life enrichment opportunities Committee Review/Wrap Up After the tour, please provide a room for committee members to review findings. Allow time for discussion, as well as an opportunity to call back employees for questions. Total score: NOTE: NO PARTING GIFTS WILL BE ACCEPTED 22

23 Superstar Award Not just a star...a SUPER star The Superstar award recognizes an employee who not only does her or his job, but also does a whole lot of extras that enhance the quality of life for residents/tenants/clients and others. This individual s dedication, commitment, and caring goes far beyond what is included or even expected in their job description. Eligible Nominees: All corporate, nursing facility, assisted living/housing, and associate members. 1. About your nominee (i.e., who they are, job title) 2. Specific examples of your nominee s dedication, commitment, and caring 3. Specific examples of the extras your nominee has performed 4. State how your nominee s work practices have improved the lives of others 5. Any additional information about what makes this person a star 6. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Superstar Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 23

24 Youth Volunteer of the Year There s no age criteria in caring This award recognizes an individual volunteer or a group of young volunteers who have made contributions to the quality of life for residents/tenants/clients or family members, or to the working environment for staff. Eligible Nominees: All youth who volunteer at any member organization. 1. The volunteer s length of service; how and when they began 2. The nominee s volunteer activities and contributions 3. The volunteer's impact and how it has improved the quality of life for residents/tenants/clients or the working environment for staff 4. Any other praise/stories that make this volunteer exceptional 5. Tell the Recognition Committee why your nominee deserves the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award Please note: if your nominee is chosen for an award, photos and/or video will be required as part of the award presentation at Convention. 24