Recognition & Awards
LeadingAge Ohio is proud to celebrate the difference our members and residents make in communities across Ohio. Various programs are offered through LeadingAge Ohio to shine a light on the impact this difference brings. From our Annual Awards program highlighting accomplishments of member staff and programs, to honoring shining STARS within our members of front line staff who make a difference every day as well as sharing the talents of our residents/patients through our Art & Writing program, LeadingAge Ohio wants to offer this opportunity to share your gifts with the world.
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Annual Awards
LeadingAge Ohio Awards Program
The 2023 award application process is now open!
2023 Award Nominations - Open Now!
Do you know an organization or individual that sets the bar in innovation, care, or service?
LeadingAge Ohio is seeking nominations for outstanding providers and employees that embody the core values and commitment to care in aging services to honor during our 2023 Annual Meeting.
Nominations for this year’s LeadingAge Ohio Awards are now open and include four different categories. With many opportunities to recognize staff and volunteers, please spread the word about the Awards Program to get the nomination process started. The application period will close on May 31.
Award Descriptions:
Impact Award
The Impact Award is awarded to an individual or LeadingAge Ohio member organization for representing excellence in one or more of the following areas:
- expanding innovative practices for increasing resident quality of life;
- reframing the public perception of aging services; or
- fostering a healthy workplace environment and an environment that promotes a culture of belonging for all staff.
Emerging Leader Award
The Emerging Leader Award is awarded to an individual within a LeadingAge Ohio member organization who demonstrates integrity, leadership, and professional dedication in their career.
Excellence in Caring Award
The Excellence in Caring Award is awarded to an outstanding direct or indirect care professional or volunteer within a LeadingAge Ohio member organization who enriches the lives of those they serve and exemplifies quality of care in the field of aging services.
Visionary Leadership Award of Honor
The Visionary Leadership Award of Honor is awarded to an individual that has made an outstanding contribution in the field of aging through inspirational and visionary leadership.
Heart of Hospice - Rose and Sam Stein Award
Rose and Sam Stein began supporting hospice in the 1980s when they contributed funds to establish Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio. The success of the program prompted the Steins to award a grant to the Ohio Hospice Organization (Midwest Care Alliance) to provide quality hospice care for Ohio residents. In the 1990s, the Steins expanded their giving by setting up the Rose and Sam Stein Endowment Fund. In honor of the Steins’ commitment “to help the people who help the people,” LeadingAge Ohio is proud to recognize a group or individual that have made a significant, innovative and extraordinary contribution to hospice and end-of-life care.
We look forward to honoring the 2023 LeadingAge Ohio Award Winners at the LeadingAge Ohio Annual Conference & Trade Show (August 29-31) at the Hilton Columbus at Easton.
Questions regarding the annual Awards Program can be directed to Workforce Director, Randi Hamill, at rhamill@leadingageohio.org.
Stars Awards
The Stars program annually offers a moment of public recognition for your employees with a much-deserved day of honor and celebration. Who are the unsung heroes among your staff who work behind the scenes to meet the daily needs of residents, clients, and program participants? LeadingAge Ohio encourages you to identify the front-line, non-management employees who diligently work to provide selfless gifts to those we serve.
Stars District Map
How to Nominate a Star
We want your entire community to be able nominate a special staff Star. To allow that to happen, there are two options available.
If you choose to use the online Nomination Form:
Click on the link to the Star Nomination Form, complete and submit. A completed Nomination Form must be submitted for each individual Star nominee two (2) weeks prior to the event.
PLEASE NOTE: Please make certain that the HR Director or appropriate person within your organization is aware of the Star nomination prior to submission.
If you choose to use the paper Nomination Form:
Click on the link to download the Nomination Form. If you choose to use the paper form please write legibly or type. A completed Nomination Form must be submitted for each individual Star nominee two (2) weeks prior to the event. Once all the forms are gathered send them to LeadingAge Ohio, ATTN: Bobbi Dolan or email forms to bdolan@leadingageohio.org.
PLEASE NOTE: Please make certain that the HR Director or appropriate person within your organization is aware of the Star nomination prior to submission.
Art & Writing Program
"The artist is not a special kind of person; rather each person is a special kind of artist."
Ananda Coomaraswany
Thank you to our Art & Writing Sponsor:
2021 Virtual Art & Writing Show
While an in-person art and writing show was not possible in 2021, LeadingAge Ohio showcased the talent of our members' residents/clients and took the opportunity to share the stories behind their creativity.
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Treasured Moments Quilt |
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Wildflower in Bloom |
How to Submit
Information on how to submit will be coming soon!
CRITERIA FOR SUBMISSION
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Art piece or written work needs to have been created in the past year/during pandemic (2020-2021)
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Cooperative art accepted
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Limit one submission per person or cooperative group
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Written works must be double- spaced typing, maximum of six (6) pages, font size of 10 or larger, pages numbered
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Artist/Author must be/or have been a LeadingAge Ohio members' resident/client
Some examples of artist submissions include:
- Written works: Fictional prose, such as a short story or essay; non-fiction prose, such as an essay, issue or brief based on true events or biographies; and poetry.
- Fine Art: Painting and pastels; drawings, charcoal, pencil, calligraphy, etc.; 3D works of any material including clay, metal, stained glass; woodworking and carving; photography; computer art.
- Fiber/Jewelry Art: Needle arts, such as counted cross stitch, needlepoint, embroidery; wearable art, such as jackets, sweaters, dresses, hats, doll clothes, gowns, etc.; woven arts, such as knitting, tatting, crochet, and weaving; quilted works, including bed covers and decorative wall hangings, clothing, pillows; and jewelry.
- Cooperative Art: Works created by groups of 2 or more individuals, such as craft or quilting groups.
- Special Art: Works created by individuals or groups with cognitive challenges, from any category. Artists may receive assistance or use a kit.
Visit the LeadingAge Ohio Flickr page to view some past Art & Writing submissions.
To learn more about the LeadingAge Ohio Art & Writing program, contact:
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LeadingAge Ohio Statewide Coordinator
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Employer of Choice
What is the Employer of Choice?
The LeadingAge Ohio Employer of Choice initiative:
Establishes the operational standards for strengthening workforce practices among aging services employers;
Creates criteria/thresholds by which to evaluate the standards;
Provides a public recognition of this excellence so that residents, clients/customers, prospective employees, payors and other stakeholders can be aware
Through this instrument, LeadingAge Ohio members demonstrate that they strive not just to be residences/providers of choice, but they seek to be employers of choice as well. They acknowledge the importance of treating their employees – those that serve their residents/clients – with the same care they wish these employees to provide.
Requirements for Eligibility and Criteria
Before beginning the application process, please note there are several minimum requirements an Employer of Choice must meet:
- In order to apply for this designation, if a nursing facility or home health organization, the facility must be a 3-Star or above (as of the most recent published rating)[see page 6 of application for additional information]; and
- For newly opened communities, an occupancy rate of 80% or better for at least one year as of the date of application; and
- If an organization has less than the appropriate benchmark median number of Days Cash on Hand or Current Ratio, additional supporting materials will be requested in order to validate financial viability [see page 8 of application for additional information]. Additional supporting materials should be submitted in advance of completion of the application.
The Employer of Choice designation is applicable to individual communities/locations, that is, it is not applicable to a multi-site. Note, however, that exceptions to this requirement may be granted on a case-by-case basis to multi-site organizations that centralize their human resource functions.
The LeadingAge Ohio Employer of Choice recognition program is based on twelve (12) categories of measurement. The categories are defined in the criteria for Employer of Choice link below.
Questions
Questions about the application process should be directed to Susan Wallace, President/CEO of LeadingAge Ohio; swallace@leadingageohio.org; 614-545-9024.
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