This award is presented to an assisted living executive director, administrator or manager of an FSLA member community. The nominee must:

• Demonstrate innovation, achievement and leadership;

• Consistently promote an outstanding philosophy of care and service;

• Be recognized by his/her peers as an exemplary leader and advocate of his/her residents and staff; and

• Display an extraordinary level of competence in regulatory matters.

This award is presented to a direct caregiver of an FSLA member community. The nominee must:

• Demonstrate extraordinary dedication and compassion;

• Go above and beyond when providing quality care to the residents;

• Exemplify the term “it takes a special person…”  in treating residents with dignity and respect; and 

• Be regarded as an extension of the residents’ family.

This is a very special award open to residents, resident organizations, and non-residents who volunteer at an FSLA member community. This award recognizes the value of the volunteer who:

• Performs significant voluntary service for the residents and the ALF community;

• Enhances the quality of life of the residents; and

• Demonstrates extraordinary dedication and commitment to preserving the dignity, well-being and independence of residents.

This award recognizes an outstanding sales and

marketing director of an FSLA member community.

The nominee must:

• Demonstrate leadership and management of the community’s marketing and public relations efforts;

• Generate and maintain good relationships with current and prospective residents;

• Provide exemplary guidance in directing an efficient and successful marketing program; and 

• Formulate new and innovative marketing ideas.

This award is presented to an employee of an FSLA member community. The nominee must:

• Contribute to the work environment personally and professionally;

• Provide outstanding customer service; 

• Treat residents, staff, and families with dignity and respect; and

• Demonstrate extraordinary dedication.