Programs

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n4a annually identify and showcase our members’ innovative and successful programs to encourage their replication by other agencies. These awards are sponsored by Critical Signal Technologies (CST).

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.

2010 Annual Aging Innovations Award Winners

Award Winners Showcase photo

Brenda Schmitthenner (2nd left) of the Aging & Independence Services of San Diego, CA, accepts the n4a Leadership as Innovators in Aging Programs Award, which honors one agency that cultivates a creative and flexible atmosphere to foster groundbreaking programs. This honor recognizes Aging & Independence Service as recipient this year of two Achievement Awards, two Innovations Awards and a monetary award. During the annual awards presentation event 36 programs received Aging Achievement Award and nine (9) top-ranking programs received Aging Innovations Awards—of which three received monetary awards. U.S. Assistant Secretary on Aging Kathy Greenlee (2nd right) joined awards sponsor Jeff Prough, CEO of CST, and n4a President Lynn Kellogg with awards presentations.

See complete list of award recipients.

Clearinghouse of Best PracticesMembers only icon

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.