Recipients:

• Award of Honor, Michelle Just
  
• Emerging Leader of the Year Award, Monica Gonzales
  
• Volunteer of the Year Award, AllThrive365 Peoria Community Center Volunteers
• Excellence in Service Award, Tammy Soares
• Innovation Award, Glencroft Generation Program
• Best Practices Award, Beatitudes Campus
• Certified Caregiver Award, Star Watson
• Business Affiliate Award, Nevvon
• Steward of Impact Award, Tom Winkelman

Award of Honor  

This award recognizes the achievements of an individual who has exhibited an exemplary career of outstanding service in the field of aging.

Award Criteria:

• Holds the position of CEO, Healthcare/Housing Administrator or Executive Director
• Has a minimum of seven years of service in the not for profit community
• Has enhanced the concept of professionalism by virtue of his/her leadership

Sponsored by

Michelle Just - Beatitudes Campus

This award recognizes an individual in an administrative, managerial, supervisory or leadership position. 

Award Criteria:

• Has developed and implemented a best practice in programs and/or services
• Has been instrumental in the achievement of positive measurable outcomes that have made a significant impact to the organization
• Has inspired and motivated staff, volunteers, residents and others through his/her actions, ideas and example

Sponsored by

Monica Gonzalez - Benevilla

This award is presented to a resident, individual or a group from a LeadingAge Arizona member organization. 

Award Criteria:

• Has performed a minimum of 200 hours per year of significant volunteer service
• Demonstrated exceptional commitment to preserve the dignity, well-being and independence of residents in their community

Sponsored by

AllThrive365 Peoria Community Center Volunteers - AllThrive365 

Excellence in Service Award

This award recognizes an individual within an organization in a non-management position.

Award Criteria:

Sponsored by

Tammy Soares - Sun Health Grandview Terrace

This award recognizes an organization for an innovative program or service on their campus. 

Award Criteria:

• Innovative Technology Advancement
• Innovative Environmental Design, including building design, construction, and/or energy conservation
• Innovative Impact to Residents and/or Employees

Sponsored by

Glencroft Generation Program - Glencfroft Center for Modern Aging

This award recognizes a "best practice" program or service that promotes and enhances quality of life for residents, staff and/or the surrounding community. 

Award Criteria:

• Has developed a specific "best practice" within the organization
• Has effectively led the change by acquiring collaboration and support from those involved to use the best practice during the implementation phase
• Can demonstrate the metrics, improvements or success of using the best practice

Sponsored by

Beatitudes Campus - Beatitudes Campus

This award recognizes the achievements of an organization to create a positive impact in the workplace that is noteworthy and significant.

Award Criteria:

• Demonstrate a positive change within the organization in advancing the health and wellness of residents, staff and/or volunteers
• Provides multi-faceted opportunities for each individual to participate at a level that addresses specific needs
• The change is designed with positive reinforcement strategies to motivate individuals to continue participation over time

Sponsored by

Star Watson - Terraces of Phoenix

This award recognizes outstanding contributions and commitment to the work and mission of Arizona LeadingAge by a business partner.

Award Criteria:

Sponsored by

Nevvon

Steward of Impact Award

This award recognizes an individual in a leadership position who has contributed significantly to the advancement of the mission of Arizona LeadingAge.

Award Criteria:

Sponsored by

Tom Winkelman - Westminster Village