NOMINATE & RECOGNIZE!
Time to recognize the greatness you see in your settings every day!
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
COMPASSION + (365 x Years) = 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.
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.
LEADER OF THE YEAR
BEST BOSS EVER!
The Leader of the Year Award recognizes the achievements of an individual at the senior leadership level (administrator, executive director, senior living manager) for his/her leadership contributions and skills.
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 NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS
The Up & Coming Leader of the Year Award recognizes an individual who is new to the leadership role (three years or less) whose actions show an extraordinary commitment to leadership and service.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR—INDIVIDUAL
INDIVIDUALS WHO GIVE FREELY OF THEIR TIME & TALENTS
The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a youth, adult, or group who have made contributions to the quality of life for residents/tenants/clients or family members, or to the working environment for staff.
Award nominations are read and scored by Care Providers of Minnesota’s Recognition Task Force. If you are interested in being part of the Recognition Task Force, find out more here or contact Lisa Foss Olson (952-851-2483).