Purpose

The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual who has promoted positive public awareness related to the field of post-acute and aging services.

Please note: All online nomination forms must be completed in one sitting. You will not be able to save your form to complete it at a later time. If you start the form and close your browser window without submitting, your work will be lost.

Eligibility

• Champion and leader in post-acute and aging services who consistently advocates for post-acute and aging services consistent with ACHCA's mission and vision
• Held a significant role in improving the quality of post-acute and aging services
• Knowledge, commitment, and a demonstrated ability to educate and advocate on behalf of post-acute and aging services
• Recognized for expertise - policy, research, advocacy, or innovation in the field of post-acute and aging services
• Highly respected and catalyst for inspiring other in post-acute and aging services

The nominee does not have to be a member of ACHCA.

Nomination Requirements

Submit a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation must include the writer's name, address, phone number, e-mail, and the name of the nominee. Additionally, the nominator should submit two to four examples of the nominee's work in public service/awareness (e.g., copies of presentations, white papers or testimony, articles or books published, evidence of other activities designed to increase community or public awareness). Samples will not be returned.

The letter must address these questions:

• How does the nominee's work in public service advance the field of post-acute and aging services?
• How has the nominee contributed to the integrity of the post-acute and aging services field?
• Why is the nominee deserving of the award?