As annually involves an in depth, I prefer to pause, assume again on the whole lot that has occurred over the previous 12 months, and think about what I’m grateful for.
In terms of my skilled life, I definitely am grateful for everybody studying this column and others who work in senior residing, in addition to all of my fantastic colleagues at McKnight’s. I’m frequently impressed by the eagerness with which so many within the trade strategy their work. It’s a part of what makes it a pleasure to try every single day to maintain you knowledgeable about information and points affecting senior residing across the nation, that will help you make a distinction by your work.
Maybe you undertake such contemplation right now of 12 months. If girls in your skilled life are in your people-to-be-grateful-for checklist, I do know of a good way to indicate your appreciation: a McKnight’s Ladies of Distinction awards nomination. And it simply so occurs that in the event you nominate somebody by Jan. 10, the usual deadline, you’ll even be giving a present to your self: a decrease entry charge.
This system’s closing entry deadline is Jan. 17.
The annual awards program is offered by McKnight’s Senior Dwelling and our sister media manufacturers, McKnight’s Lengthy-Time period Care Information and McKnight’s Dwelling Care, to acknowledge girls making a distinction within the fields of senior residing, expert nursing or dwelling care. For the reason that program started in 2019, 312 girls have been honored.
Whether or not the deserving particular person or folks you already know are direct care suppliers, managers, executives, company executives or house owners in impartial residing, assisted residing, reminiscence care or life plan communities, or working in expert nursing services and in dwelling care, dwelling well being, hospice and palliative care, we welcome your entries.
Ladies who serve the fields not directly — as an illustration as affiliation workers members, academicians or thought leaders — are also eligible for recognition.
Listed here are extra the nomination classes:
- Corridor of Honor: Candidates ought to be senior-level professionals within the C-suite or at a degree equal to vp or increased and may have made a big impression on their group or the trade.
- Veteran VIP: Candidates ought to have greater than 15 years of expertise making an impression in long-term care and ought to be at a degree decrease than vp or its equal. Whether or not as a neighborhood/facility administrator or government director; or as a director of nursing, well being/wellness or actions; or by another place, they will need to have demonstrated an distinctive dedication to the senior residing and care trade by their accomplishments.
- Rising Star: Candidates have to be aged 40 or fewer years or have fewer than 15 years of expertise within the occupation. Additionally, they will need to have demonstrated an distinctive dedication to the senior residing and care trade. These achievements/accomplishments might embrace, for instance, managing a venture, creating a marketing campaign or contributing to the sector by way of analysis or thought management.
- Spirit Award: This award acknowledges inspiring caregiving and repair provision efforts. Eligibility is open to girls who’ve demonstrated acts of bravery, braveness, perseverance, dedication, dedication — or different noble gestures.
Nominations for the Rising Star, Veteran VIP and Corridor of Honor classes which might be submitted by Jan. 10 will carry an $119 entry charge. Nominations in these classes which might be submitted between Jan. 11 and 17 can have a $139 entry charge. As I discussed beforehand, Jan. 17 is the ultimate deadline.
Entries for the Spirit Award can be accepted at no cost. A Lifetime Achievement Award winner additionally can be named.
We’ll collect to have fun all honorees on Could 13 on the JW Marriott Downtown Chicago. The festivities additionally will embrace instructional classes that includes honorees — and probabilities for anybody attending, not solely girls, to community.
For extra details about the awards, or to submit a number of nominations, you’ll be able to go to mcknightswomenofdistinction.com.
You possibly can examine earlier award winners right here and see lists of earlier courses of honorees right here.
Thanks for all you do!
Lois A. Bowers is the editor of McKnight’s Senior Dwelling. Learn her different columns right here. Comply with her on X (previously Twitter) at Lois_Bowers.
