Inside NuStep: NuStep Pinnacle Award


NuStep, Inc. established the Pinnacle Award 12 years ago to recognize excellence in older adult wellness programs. Pinnacle Award winners use creativity to provide programs, environments and services that address the six dimensions of wellness which are:

  • Physical
  • Social
  • Emotional
  • Spiritual
  • Intellectual
  • Vocational

Winners of the Pinnacle Award receive:

  • NuStep T5XR Recumbent Cross Trainer
  • NuStep Pinnacle Award trophy presented on-site by a NuStep Vice President
  • Flight and two-night hotel stay at the 2010 AAHSA conference, November 1-3 in Los Angeles, CA
  • Recognition at the AAHSA conference
  • Exposure in industry publications

The criteria for a Pinnacle application is as follows:

Senior Living Community

Any program that is part of an independent living community, assisted living community, or skilled nursing center.

Senior Center

Any program catering to an older adult (50+) population that is an active adult wellness program or senior center.

One winner will be chosen in each category.