| |
Senior
Living |
Wellness
Center |
| 2008 |
University Living
Ann Arbor, MI |
Adult Wellness Center
Rogers, AR |
| 2007 |
United Presbyterian Homes
Washington, IA |
Mathers-More than a Café
Chicago, IL |
| 2006 |
The Wellness Connection
at Glacier Hills
Ann Arbor, MI |
Campbell County
Senior Center
Highland Heights, KY |
| 2005 |
Twin Towers Senior
Living Community
Cincinnati, OH |
Lowcountry Senior
Center
Charleston, SC |
| 2004 |
Masonic Homes of the
RW Grand Lodge
Elizabethtown, PA |
Milwaukee County
Wellness Works
Milwaukee, WI |
| 2003 |
Fountains of Melbourne
Melbourne, FL |
Fitness First for
Woman and Seniors
Rio Grande, NJ |
| 2001 |
Immanuel Lakeside Village
Omaha, NE |
Medfit Wellness Center
Charlottesville, VA |
| 2000 |
Vista Del Monte
Santa Barbara, CA |
East Jefferson
General Hospital
Metarie, LA |
| 1999 |
Maple Knoll Village
Cincinnati, OH |
Center in the Park
Philadelphia, PA |
Pinnacle Award
Winner Comments
What is the best
thing about being a Pinnacle Award Winner?
"The peer prestige and recognition.
The Pinnacle Award is a validation that our local success
is now national."
Peggy Buchanan,
Director of Fitness
Aquatics and PT, Vista Del Monte
2000
Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior Living Community Center
"It reinforced our decision that it was a good idea to start a senior
wellness program. We now can use this as a marketing tool. And of course the
generous gift of a NuStep!"
Stacey Schroeder, Wellness Program Manager
Masonic Villages at Elizabethtown
2004 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior Living Community Center
"Winning a NuStep is the best part of the award. National recognition
is also a plus and has brought our center to top of mind within our own organization."
Aleshia Parrish, Wellness Manager
Lowcountry Senior
Center
2005 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior Living Community Center
"Being recognized for something we do everyday that makes a difference
in people’s lives. What an honor. We really do standout!"
Mary Ann Dankert, Director
EJGH Wellness Center
2000 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior/Wellness/Fitness Center
How did winning the Pinnacle Award transform your program?
"Our community
received public recognition, which increased the awareness of our wellness
program. More members also joined since they heard about the award–winning
program."
Stacey Schroeder, Wellness Program Manager
Masonic Villages at Elizabethtown
2004 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior Living Community Center.
"Winning the Pinnacle Award has increased the center’s visibility
to our community and supporters. Our members are proudly telling their friends
they are part of an award winning wellness program. Joe Hanf, who appears in
the NuStep ad, is doing public testimonials for churches and civic groups."
Aleshia Parrish, Wellness Manager
Lowcountry Senior Center
2005 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior Living Community Center
"It brought awareness to the healthy population that the NuStep is not
just for rehabilitative purposes."
Mary Ann Dankert, Director
EJGH Wellness Center
2000 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior/Wellness/Fitness Center
"It enhanced our service to the seniors by having a NuStep for them to
use. The NuStep is very effective for people with mobility problems."
Dr. Linda Cieslik, Program Coordinator
Milwaukee County Department on Aging
2004 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior/Wellness/Fitness Center
"Being recognized nationally makes people realize we have a high–quality
program. Our program has been taken to the next level and it helped to boost
our membership sales."
Tanya Lager, Wellness Coordinator
Immanuel Lakeside Village
2001 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior Living Community Center
If you could give Pinnacle Applicants one tip on how to apply, what would
it be?
"Do your research! Be comprehensive and answer each section; know
what is going on in your program."
Stacey Schroeder, Wellness Program Manager
Masonic Villages at Elizabethtown
2004 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior Living Community Center
"Include participant testimonials in the application. Your participants
are a testament to your program."
Aleshia Parrish, Wellness Manager
Lowcountry Senior Center
2005 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior Living Community Center
"Be very thorough and creative. Think about what makes your program different
from others."
Mary Ann Dankert, Director
EJGH Wellness Center
2000 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior/Wellness/Fitness Center
"Be concise and clear in your response. Pay attention to detail."
Dr. Linda Cieslik, Program Coordinator
Milwaukee County Department on Aging
2004 Pinnacle Award Winner
Senior/Wellness/Fitness Center
