Entry Deadline
2011 Nominations will be accepted starting in October 2010, please check back for updated information in October 2010.
About the Awards
The TAHSA Annual Awards honor those who have made a commitment to the field of aging services, who embody excellence in leadership and advocacy, and who are making outstanding contributions to their communities and our field.
Categories
(please click category name for nomination information and entry form)
Employee Awards:
Administrator of the Year
Customer Service Award
Dietary Services Award
Environmental Services Award
Housing Professional of the Year
Life Enrichment Award
Mentor of the Year
Nurse of the Year
Nursing Assistant of the Year
Program and Achievement Awards:
Award of Honor
Board Leadership Award
Community Service Award
Distinguished Service Award
Innovative Program of the Year
Ombudsman of the Year
Philanthropist of the Year
Social Responsibility Award
Volunteer Achievement Awards:
Group
Individual
Media Awards:
Newsletter
Publication
Web site
How to Submit
Award nominations must be submitted online no later than December 2010, using the applicable entry form. Click the category name above for the entry form and category details.
Entry Form Prep Tips
Please answer all questions indicated on the entry form for each entry you are submitting. Be specific and use the category description as a guide to answer the questions. Provide as much detail as possible without exceeding the word count indicated. All Essay Questions should remain annonymous (this does not apply to media awards), do not use individual or organazation names. Print and save entries before submitting to ensure a copy is available. If your print copy cuts of words in the essay section you have exceeded the word limit and should correct this before submitting.
Juding and Notification
Nominations are open until December 2010. TAHSA Network Representatives will judge the entries and present a slate of winners to our Board of Directors for approval. We will notify award winners by mid February 2011 so honorees can make plans to attend the TAHSA Annual Meeting and Trade Show, May 22-25, 2011, to accept their awards.
You also will be notified if your nomination is not selected for an award.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the TAHSA Annual Awards Program, please call Crystal Laza at (512) 467-2242 or email crystal@tahsa.org.
