Call for Award Nominations
Aging Services of Michigan takes great pride in recognizing individuals and organizations who embody excellence in leadership, care and services, and who make outstanding contributions to their communities and the profession. Plan now to nominate that special someone or organization for an award. All awards will be presented at the 2010 Conference (April 18-21, 2010). Award presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Nominations
This year's deadline for nominations was February 12, 2010. Please contact Sheri LaMar if you have any questions.
Click here to view a complete list and description of this year’s award categories.
Here are 15 reasons why you should nominate!
1. Featured in The Latest Wrinkle, Association’s bi-weekly newsletter
2. Recognition award (i.e. plaque)
3. Complimentary ticket to the Member Gala
4. Featured in on-site conference program, which includes photo
5. Award winner and key colleagues interviewed for a video presentation at Member Gala
6. Reserved seating at the Member Gala
7. Corsage at the Member Gala
8. Invitation to a reception prior to Member Gala
9. Opportunity to invite family and friends to Member Gala
10. Professional photos of award winner taken at event
11. Press releases sent to winner’s local media outlets
12. Press release sent to award winner
13. Two copies of complete video presentation (on DVD)
14. Great opportunity for members to celebrate achievements within their community
15. Sample nominations from past year’s winners to assist with the nomination process
Questions
All award winners will be notified by March 1, 2010. All nominees will receive a certificate of merit sent by mail. For more information, please contact Sheri LaMar, Director of Member Services at (517) 323-3687.
2009 Award Winners
Chair Citation: Sister Mary Giovanni, Angela Hospice Care Center, Livonia
Leading-Edge Care and Services: Evangelical Homes of Michigan, Detroit
Business Partner of the Year: Plante & Moran, PLLC, Southfield
Trustee of the Year: James Ford, United Methodist Retirement Communities, Chelsea
Shining Star: Ingrid Weaver, Porter Hills Retirement Communities and Services, Grand Rapids
Outstanding Mentor: Andrew Hardy, Grandvue Medical Care Facility, East Jordan
Unsung Hero: Michael Marek, MapleCreek, Grand Rapids
Caring Spirit: Audra Carlson, Chelsea Retirement Community
Individual Volunteer of the Year: Darwin Stafford, Masonic Pathways, Alma
Group Volunteer of the Year: Wealthy Elementary, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids
Life Member: Judy Mastaw, Woodhaven Retirement Community, Livonia
Life Member: Myra Morrison, Resthaven Care Center, Holland
Life Member: Joy Oostendorp, Holland Home, Grand Rapids
Life Member: Patricia Pike, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, Southfield
To see these award winners' stories, click here.
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