Awards

Do you want to decrease employee stress, absenteeism, turnover and related costs? Try recognizing your staff for what they're doing well and experts say you should see a noticeable change! Nominate program staff, organizations, legislators and advocates who demonstrate excellence and support day services for NADSA's Annual Awards.

Why Give Recognition?

• Recognition for a job well done is a primary motivator for people.

• Recognition shows employees that they are appreciated and that their contributions count.

• Recognition increases employee self-esteem which improves morale and leads to a more positive workplace overall, increasing productivity and building commitment to the organization.

• Recognition improves interaction between supervisors and staff and among staff when they recognize each other's notable achievements.

• Recognition nurtures pride and enthusiasm.

• It's the right thing to do! Everybody, all of us want and need to be recognized when they've worked hard and done an extra special job.

The National Adult Day Services Association recognizes excellence in the support and delivery of adult day services annually. In addition to the outstanding accomplishments that merit recognition, awards are even more distinguished because recipients must be nominated by their peers. Review the Award Nomination Information to help us recognize excellence in adult day services. Join us in honoring award recipients.

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National Media Award

This award honors an individual or organization responsible for a print or electronic media product of a distinguished nature that advances the goals of NADSA and is deserving of national recognition.

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Senator John Heinz Memorial Award

This award is named in honor of the late Senator John Heinz III in tribute to his efforts on behalf of Adult Day Services. The award recognizes a business, private or public organization, or an elected official making an outstanding contribution to the field of Adult Day Services but not directly or indirectly responsible for the operation of an Adult Day Services program. It is sponsored by a generous grant from the Heinz Family Foundation.

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Ruth Von Behren Award

This award is named for Ruth Von Behren, a former NADSA Chair, internationally renowned for her pioneering work in California and throughout the country. The award was created in 1992 to recognize the personal achievements and commitment of individuals in the field of Adult Day Services who have had a national impact on Adult Day Services. It is given to an outstanding volunteer or employee of an organization that directly supports and/or operates an Adult Day Services program.

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Katryna Gould Award

This award is named in honor of Katryna Gould, who served on the NADSA Board of Directors as a consumer advocate. This award was created in 2006 to recognize a consumer of Adult Day Services who, through advocacy efforts, has increased the visibility and recognition of Adult Day Services as a viable community-based long-term care option.

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Adult Day Center Award

This award was created in 2007 to recognize outstanding and innovative adult day centers. Criteria can include creative programming, personalized or specialized services, exceptional programs and services and unique or well-established community partnerships. The day center is recognized as a model on which others can learn from as "best practice".

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Administrator/Director Award

This award was created in 2007 to recognize adult day center administrators/directors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership within their centers and their communities.

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Direct Care Staff Award

This award was created in 2007 to recognize direct care staff members who demonstrate outstanding person-centered skills, effective communication techniques, dedication, creativity and teamwork attitude. This individual serves as a model for others who choose this profession. Nominees may include nurses, program assistants, bathing assistants, and drivers.

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