AWARDS
2015
Awards
Program
2015
Awards Program
The LeadingAge Tennessee Awards Program invites members to identify and honor individuals,
organizations, and initiatives through whom or through which the member’s mission and that of the
Association’s are advanced. The awards affirm excellence, leadership, innovation, and service,
values cherished by LeadingAge Tennessee. Member organizations are invited to submit as many
nominations as they deem appropriate, and to nominate themselves and/or those associated with
them for achievements they judge to be outstanding. Awards are intended to shine light on
accomplishments and to celebrate models of excellence that can serve as inspiration for even
greater accomplishment.
Nomination Forms
Nomination submittals must be no longer than a single typed page. Be sure to include at the top of
the page the following:
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Name of the nominee
Award for which nominee is being nominated
Name of the nominating member
Member community address, phone number, and email
Deadline for Submittal
Nominations must be received at the LeadingAge Tennessee office by 5:00 PM, July 17. Fax
nominations to (919) 869-1811.
Tips for Writing a Nomination
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Be clear, specific, and as brief as possible.
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Say it like it is. Don’t worry about the quality
of the writing. Use bullets whenever possible.
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Provide concrete examples of exactly what is
meritorious about your nominee.
Awards will be presented at the LeadingAge Tennessee Annual Meeting to be held August 3-5,
2015 in Franklin, TN.
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Innovator of the Year Award
This award recognizes programs or services from your community which go above and beyond
normal operations and enhance the field of aging services. A focus on culture change is beneficial to
the concept of these programs. Examples could include programs designed for a particular resident
population, motivation and team building programs, community-focused services, creative concepts
which enhance quality living and facility operations. This award is a community award.
Senior of Distinction Award
This award recognizes ANY resident in your community who dedicates his/her time and talent
to advance the mission, vision and values of your community. This individual may be active within
the member community or within the community-at-large.
Volunteer of the Year Award
This award recognizes communities that have initiated or improved upon their volunteer programs
which exhibit a positive community impact. The award may also be presented to an individual
volunteer in your community who has initiated exemplary service.
Business Partner of the Year Award
This award recognizes a Tennessee Business Partner who has consistently supported LeadingAge
Tennessee and its members through outstanding initiative and leadership.
Hero Award
This award recognizes a leader in your community who consistently goes beyond the call of duty
for residents and fellow staff. The nominee can be employed in any department, and in any level
of service. The nominee should exhibit attributes which contribute to the field of aging services
such as teamwork, outstanding service to residents and community, professionalism, and overall
leadership throughout the community he/she serves.
Whatever it Takes Award
This nominee will exhibit teamwork and service to residents, families and fellow staff. This individual
will do, literally, ‘Whatever it Takes’.
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2015
Awards Program
NOMINATION FORM
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: July 17, 2015
Please complete the form below and FAX it to LeadingAge Tennessee together with a separate sheet of paper describing the
nominee’s qualifications as specified under each award category.
Nomination is for:
□ Innovator of the Year Award
□ Senior of Distinction Award
□ Volunteer of the Year Award
□ Business Partner of the Year Award
□ Hero Award
□ Whatever it Takes Award
NOMINEE INFORMATION
Name of Nominee: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Community Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _____________________________
Telephone: _________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________
SUBMITTED BY
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Community Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ______________________________
Telephone: _________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________
FAX by July 17, 2015 to: (919) 869-1811
Questions? Call (615) 429-3927
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