Clock is ticking to acknowledge admired trade veterans

Making ready for the Nationwide Funding Middle for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Convention, which begins at the moment, put me in thoughts of the inaugural occasion in 2023, the place Bob Kramer, NIC co-founder and former president and CEO, was named the Profession Achievement Award winner.

That yr, the awards additionally honored a further 31 senior dwelling, expert nursing and residential care veterans with 20 or extra years of expertise within the subject.

Now getting into its third awards cycle, the McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards have develop into the long-term care trade’s premier method of recognizing trade leaders.  And also you now have about three weeks left to appoint somebody for recognition within the 2025 contest earlier than the usual deadline arrives and the entry price will increase.

The usual deadline for nominations is Oct. 16, with an entry price of $259. Nominations additionally might be accepted till an prolonged deadline of Nov. 1 at a charge of $325.

2025 classes embrace:

• Agent of Change Award
• Business Ally (for elected officers, high-level authorities directors, commerce group members, analysts and different thought leaders, amongst others)
• Inspiration Award
• Market Influencer Award (for distributors who’ve helped transfer the sector ahead)
• Setting the Customary Award
• Thought Chief Award
• Unsung Hero Award

Nominations are judged by an unbiased panel of long-term care consultants and stakeholders. A number of winners might be named in every class, as warranted. The finalists might be introduced Dec. 10, and winners might be acknowledged at an in-person occasion March 20 in Chicago.

You possibly can learn extra concerning the award classes and tips on how to nominate a deserving candidate right here. You possibly can examine earlier winners right here: 2023 and 2024.

As well as, a Profession Achievement Award — the identical one Bob Kramer gained in 2023 — might be bestowed once more this yr, with the honoree decided by program organizers. Final yr’s honoree was Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of the American Well being Care Affiliation/Nationwide Middle for Assisted Residing. 

So get these keyboards warmed up. And greatest needs!

Lois A. Bowers is the editor of McKnight’s Senior Residing. Learn her different columns right here. Observe her on X (previously Twitter) at Lois_Bowers.