McKnight's Long-Term Care News, McKnight's Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are thrilled to once again recognize women making a mark in skilled nursing, senior living and home care, inspiring others and having a powerful effect on the lives of the individuals they serve.

Coming off the rousing success of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction program’s third year, we’re pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the fourth annual awards program, which once again will include related events. For 2022, we’re pleased to add women working in home care to the eligibility categories of Rising Stars, Veteran VIPs and Hall of Honor, and we’re excited to plan to return to an in-person celebration after two years of virtual ones! Also, we’re announcing a new award to be presented as part of the festivities! Do you know a woman who has made a significant contribution in skilled nursing, senior living or home care or someone who is a rising star in the skilled nursing, senior living, or home care fields? If so, then nominate her today!

“As the pandemic continues to challenge long-term care providers, we’re so pleased to be able to offer this opportunity to give the exceptional women working in long-term care — often behind the scenes, making a difference in the lives of their colleagues and those they serve — the recognition they deserve,” says McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers.

EVENT DATES

Early bird nomination deadline: December 8, 2021

Standard nomination deadline: January 5, 2022

Extended nomination deadline: January 12, 2022

Final nomination deadline: January 18, 2022

McKnight's Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony: May 12, 2022

McKnight's Women of Distinction Awards Forum: May 13, 2022

EVENT FEES

Early bird nomination deadline fee: $69

Standard nomination deadline fee: $99

Extended nomination deadline fee: $129

Final nomination deadline fee: $129

McKnight's Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony: TBD

McKnight's Women of Distinction Awards Forum: TBD

Nominees work in the skilled nursing, senior living or home care industries. They work in skilled nursing or post-acute care; senior living, including independent living, assisted living, memory care or life plan / continuing care retirement communities; or home care. Direct care providers, managers, executives, corporate executives and owners are eligible. Those who serve the field indirectly, such as via associations or as thought leaders, also may apply. Women who work for vendor companies serving the long-term care industry are not eligible.

Hall of Honor

Candidates should be senior-level professionals in the C-suite or at a level equivalent to vice president or higher and should have made a significant impact on their organization or the industry.

Hall of Honor nomination criteria (Please provide as much detail as possible within the word limits of each section):

- Job history (maximum 300 words) - 

- The nominee’s exceptional achievements and contributions or service. This can also include outside activities, such as charitable efforts, academic accomplishments, family or personal interests (maximum 300 words) -

- Is there anything else about your nominee that you would like the judging panel to consider? (optional) (maximum 300 words) -

- Finally, tell us why McKnight’s should select this nominee. -

Veteran VIPs

Candidates will have more than 15 years of experience making an impact on the senior living or skilled nursing fields and be at a level lower than VP or its equivalent. Whether as a community/facility administrator or executive director; or as a director of nursing, health/wellness or activities; or through some other position, they must have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the senior living and care industry through their accomplishments.

Veteran VIPs nomination criteria (Please provide as much detail as possible within the word limits of each section):

- Job history (maximum 300 words) -

- The nominee’s exceptional achievements and contributions or service. This can also include outside activities, such as charitable efforts, academic accomplishments, family or personal interests (maximum 300 words) -

- Is there anything else about your nominee that you would like the judging panel to consider? (optional) (maximum 300 words) -

- Finally, tell us why McKnight’s should select this nominee. -

Rising Stars

Candidates must be age 40 or younger or have fewer than 15 years of experience in the profession. Also, they must have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the senior living and care industry. These achievements/accomplishments may include, for example, managing a project, developing a campaign or contributing to the field via research or thought leadership.

Rising Stars nomination criteria (Please provide as much detail as possible within the word limits of each section):

- Job history (maximum 300 words) -

- The nominee’s exceptional achievements and contributions or service. This can also include outside activities, such as charitable efforts, academic accomplishments, family or personal interests (maximum 300 words) -

- Is there anything else about your nominee that you would like the judging panel to consider? (optional) (maximum 300 words) -

- Finally, tell us why McKnight’s should select this nominee. -

Please note that any box with a * is a required field. We also ask for the nominee's headshot. 

McKnight’s Spirit Award

New this year, McKnight’s Spirit Award will recognize inspiring caregiving and service provision efforts. Eligibility is open to women working in skilled nursing, senior living or home care who have demonstrated acts of bravery, courage, perseverance, dedication, determination — or other noble gestures. Up to five honorees will be chosen.

Nominations for this award may be submitted at no charge.

- Describe what exemplary thing this person did (100 words) -

- What makes it so inspirational? (100 words) -

- Please provide any additional information you would like the judging panel to know. -

Nomination rules

McKnight’s Women of Distinction nominees must work in North America. 

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Women honored in previous years are not eligible for nomination in the same category this year.

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Any person who identifies as a woman is eligible to be nominated.

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All entries must be submitted and paid for online no later than Jan. 12, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET. 

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All information shared with McKnight’s Long Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care as part of the nomination process will be considered part of the public domain and potentially will be included in the honoree’s profile and/or a program for the event celebrating the honorees.

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