LeadingAge Leadership Award

2024 LeadingAge Leadership Award

This new honor will be presented at the 2024 LeadingAge Leadership Summit, April 15–17, in Washington, DC. Nominations must be submitted by February 23. 

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Overview

The LeadingAge Leadership Award recognizes an individual at any level within a member organization whose unique leadership attributes have made a significant difference in their organization. The recipient demonstrates dedication to developing strong teams and leaders, and delivering exceptional quality services aligned with their organization’s mission and LeadingAge’s values. The honoree will also be someone who drives change within their organization or local community, especially in ways that can be quantified or measured.

About the Award

Nominations should provide:

  • Specific examples of exceptional and measurable or evidenced practices;
  • Letters of support and recommendation from (i) a direct report and (ii) older adult(s) or their family members who receive the leader’s exceptional services.
  • Specific details about how the nominee influences their organization and/or community, and how it advances your organizational mission.

For your convenience, your can draft your submission by downloading the nomination form as a Word Document.

To be eligible, a nominee must be a leader at some level of a current LeadingAge member organization. Preference will be given to individuals who are in mid-level positions.

Nominees should be active members of the LeadingAge community and be able to accept the award in-person in Washington, D.C. April 15–17 at the 2024 LeadingAge Leadership Summit.

Key dates:

  • Nomination window opens January 12, 2024. 
  • Nominations must be submitted by end of day February 23, 2024. Click here to add a reminder to your calendar.
  • Award presentation will take place at the 2024 LeadingAge Leadership Summit, April 15-17, 2024.

Have additional questions? Email us at Info@LeadingAge.org

The LeadingAge Leadership Award is presented to an individual whose unique leadership attributes have made a significant difference in their organization or local community. This award recognizes leaders at all levels within a member organization, with preference given to nominees in mid-level positions.

Submit your nomination below. For your convenience, your can draft your submission by downloading the nomination form as a Word Document.

Nominations are due February 23, 2024. Click here to add a reminder to your calendar.
Nominator Information
Nominee Information

Nomination Questions
In addition to the above examples of great leadership, please provide two letters of support/recommendation: a letter completed by a direct report and a letter completed by an older adult or family member.
Organization Statement of Support

As the nominee’s employer, our organization supports this nomination. If this nominee is chosen as the award recipient, we will support them by providing the necessary time off to receive the LeadingAge Leadership Award.

As administrator, board chair, or chief executive officer (CEO), I certify that I have reviewed this application and agree to support the nominee as outlined above.