Best Practices Award
Nomination Form
Download the Best Practices Award Nomination Form
Description
The Best Practices Award was established in 1997 to recognize programs that demonstrate an innovative and creative linkage with the aging services network, show evidence of sustained effort and sustained impact on improving the quality of life of older adults, and have the potential to influence aging services in the SGS region.
Criteria
GENERAL CRITERIA (Must be completed for all nominations)
- Nominee must have demonstrated evidence of significant contribution to the field of aging and the development of gerontology in the South.
- Three letters of support must be provided.
SPECIFIC CRITERIA (Best Practices Award)
- Innovative and creative linkage with the aging services network
- Significant involvement in aging services within the SGS region
- Evidence of sustained effort and substantial impact on improving the quality of life of older adults
- Opportunities offered in the field of aging
Past Winners
1997 – Best Practices of Alabama
1998 – Palmetto Senior Care/PACE Program
1999 – Helping Hand Program of Lexington, KY
2000 – UNC Program on Aging
2001 – Heart and Hand, Inc.
2002 – Share the Care
2003 – Senior Navigator
2004 – Athens Community Council on Aging
2005 – Osceola County Council on Aging
2006 – “Neighbors Growing Together" Intergenerational Programs at VA Tech
2007 - “Medicare Answers-Prescription Savings” Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast
2008 – InFocus Program at Williamsburg Landing
2009 – Hillsborough County Aging Services
2010 – Orange County Department on Aging