Awards 2023

2024 RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Care Providers of Minnesota



Care Providers of Minnesota’s 2024 Awards Program recognizes outstanding people and programs who serve your residents, tenants, staff, and community.

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AWARD CATEGORIES

Caregiver of the Year
Dedicated Service
Employee of the Year
Leader of the Year
Nurse of the Year
Rising Star
Up & Coming Leader of the Year
Volunteer of the Year

Know someone who you would like to nominate for one of these awards?
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2024 Care Providers of Minnesota Awards Program Timeline

MARCH 11: Award program application period opens
APRIL 19: Nominations due
JUNE: Recognition Committee meets to review nominations
JULY: Nominators notified of their award status
NOVEMBER 11-13: Award recipients recognized at Care Providers of Minnesota's annual Convention & Exposition

NOMINATE & RECOGNIZE!

Time to recognize the greatness you see in your settings every day! 
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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
CELEBRATING 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 their 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 their 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/housing manager) for their 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 their profession (within the last three years) and has made an impact in their years of service.

UP & COMING LEADER OF THE YEAR
CELEBRATING THE CHALLENGE OF LEADERSHIP
Welcome to the challenge of leadership! The Up & Coming Leader of the Year Award recognizes an individual who is new to the leadership role and whose actions show an extraordinary commitment to leadership & service.


VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
INDIVIDUALS WHO GIVE FREELY OF THEIR TIME & TALENTS
Volunteers freely give of their time and talents—with no expectation of recognition. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a youth, adult, or group of volunteers 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).




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National Quality Award

AHCA/NCAL national Quality Award Program

Our national Association's Quality Award Program provides a pathway for providers of long-term and post-acute care services to journey towards performance excellence. Find out more on the National Award page!


Questions?

If you have any questions, comments, or need help with award nominations, contact us!

Lisa Foss Olson
Lisa Foss Olson
Director of PR & Communications
Award Criteria/General Questions
952-851-2483