Each year, the Consumer Voice gives Leadership Awards to people who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving the lives of long-term care residents. Nominations for 2010 Leadership Awards are now being accepted from Consumer Voice individual members and group members. The deadline for nominations is August 15. The awards will be given at the 2010 Annual Conference.

Award Descriptions

 Janet Tulloch Memorial Advocacy Award -The award was established in 2000 after the death of Janet Tulloch, a nursing home resident, author, committed advocate and long-time member of the Consumer Voice's Board of Directors. It honors a citizen advocate who has worked directly with and for residents to improve the lives of long-term-care residents.

Cernoria Johnson Memorial Advocacy Award - Cernoria McGowan Johnson (1909 -1990) set up the national program of Nursing Home Ombudsman in 1974. The award in her honor is presented each year to someone whose work has had national impact or is a model for national excellence and who exemplifies accomplishment in his or her chosen field.

Elma Holder Founder's Award - Established in 2002 as a lifetime achievement award to honor a person whose life work exemplifies leadership in the field of long-term-care reform, the award is also a tribute to Elma Holder, the Consumer Voice's founder and friend. Elma's personal commitment, integrity and vision shaped the organization and quality of care and life in long-term care.

Public Service Award - The Public Service Award is given to an individual whose work has profoundly expanded coverage and public understanding of long-term-care issues.

Howard Hinds Memorial Award - The Hinds Award was established in 2005 in memory of the late Howard Hinds, a Tennessee District Long Term-Care Ombudsman. Howard was a true champion for residents and for the ombudsman program as well as a passionate advocate on national issues. The award honors an individual who has effectively advocated for residents on the local level.

Toby S. Edelman Legal Justice Award - This award was created in 2009 to honor those who, working through or with the legal system, go to extraordinary lengths to achieve justice for long term-care consumers. It is named in honor of Toby Edelman of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, whose work for more than 30 years has influenced and shaped long term-care law, policy and enforcement.

Access the nomination form online.