Awards of Excellence

Nominate Today & Create Ripples of Excellence

In the vast ocean of aging services, every act of kindness, innovation, and leadership creates a ripple. These ripples, though often unseen, have the power to transform lives and shape the future of care for our seniors. We invite you to recognize those who create the most impactful waves. The LeadingAge Washington 2025 Awards of Excellence nominations will be open until May 1, 2025.

The Pinnacle of Recognition: The Award of Honor

LeadingAge Washington’s Award of Honor is our highest accolade, bestowed upon one exceptional individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in shaping the future of Aging Services while upholding our core values. This prestigious award recognizes a nominee who has:

Exhibited visionary leadership, exemplary service, and an unwavering commitment to quality, advancing both the association and the field of aging services.
Achieved significant, long-term goals over an extended period.
Demonstrated a track record of consistent, cumulative accomplishments.
Made impactful contributions worthy of state and national recognition.

This individual’s cumulative achievements create a tidal wave of positive impact, worthy of state and national recognition. They embody the very essence of what it means to be a catalyst for change in our field.

Award Categories & Criteria

While the Award of Honor represents the peak, LeadingAge Washington recognizes excellence across various domains of aging services. From leadership to caregiving, from innovation to community service, there’s an award to honor every type of contribution. To explore the full range of award categories, please review the Awards Criteria here.

Why Your Nomination Matters

Every pebble tossed into a pond creates ripples, and your nomination is that pebble. By putting forward a colleague or program for recognition, you’re not just honoring their work – you’re creating a ripple effect that can transform our entire industry.

Think of that mentor whose guidance shaped your career, or the caregiver whose kindness touched countless lives. Your nomination could be the recognition that amplifies their impact, inspiring others to reach for the same level of excellence.

When we celebrate our best, we set new standards for all. Your nomination could be the catalyst that sparks innovation, compassion, and leadership across the aging services spectrum.

Nominate Someone by May 1st

As leaders in aging services, you witness moments of brilliance every day. Don’t let these moments fade into obscurity. Take a moment to reflect on the standout individuals and initiatives in your organization. Who creates those powerful ripples of positive change?

Now is your chance to ensure their efforts create waves. Head to the LeadingAge Washington 2025 Awards nomination form and share their story. The deadline is May 1st, but why wait? Let’s celebrate those who make the biggest splash in our industry. By recognizing excellence, we inspire more of it. The future of aging services is in your hands – whose ripples will you amplify today?

Review the Award Categories & Criteria and then nominate a colleague using this submission form.

At our Annual Conference we celebrated this year’s winners.

2024 Awards of Excellence Recipients
2024 Silver Stars

2023 Award of Excellence Recipients
2023 Silver Stars

2022 Award of Excellence Recipients
2022 Silver Stars
Meet our 2022 Stars

2021 Award of Excellence Recipient
2021 Silver Stars

2020 Award of Excellence Recipients
2020 Silver Stars

2019 Award of Excellence Recipients
2019 Silver Stars

2018 Award of Excellence Recipients
2018 Silver Stars
Meet our 2018 Stars

2017 Award of Excellence Recipients
2017 Silver Stars
Meet our 2017 Stars

2016 Award of Excellence Recipients
2016 Silver Stars
Meet our 2016 Stars

2015 Award of Excellence Recipients
2015 Silver Stars
Meet our 2015 Stars