Sponsor
Critical Signal Technologies (CST), like n4a, recognizes the need to identify and share information about the most innovative aging programs that can be replicated to serve older adults and caregivers.
The Program
The Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards Program, launched in 2005, recognizes AAA and Title VI aging programs that exemplify innovation and sound management practices. Member AAAs and Title VI aging programs submit applications in a variety of categories, and representatives from n4a Board of Directors review eligible applications to select the winning programs.
The Aging Achievement Awards highlight outstanding programs in the field, and the Aging Innovations Awards honor the most innovative programs. n4a showcases winning programs at our annual conference and summarizes the programs in a publication about the awards program.
2011 Annual Aging Innovations Award Winners
The Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Vermont (NEVAAA) in Saint Johnsbury, VT, received the top monetary award of $2,500 for its Local Food Partners for Enhanced Senior Nutrition Program. The program facilitates the purchase, delivery and use of fresh, locally grown food by senior meal providers. It was among 13 programs this year to receive the n4a’s prestigious Aging Innovations Award and the top among three agencies honored with monetary awards. U.S. Assistant Secretary on Aging Kathy Greenlee (2nd right) joined awards sponsor Jeff Prough, CEO of CST (left) and n4a CEO Sandy Markwood (3rd left) in presenting the “big check” to NEVAAA staff during the n4a Conference & Tradeshow in Washington, DC. Thirty–five (35) programs also received Aging Achievement Awards.
Clearinghouse of Best Practices
n4a members can access information about the award-winning programs in our online Clearinghouse of Best Practices where programs are categorized by topics, such as caregiving.