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NuStep, Inc. established the Pinnacle Award ten 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
Applicants can nominate their program for a Pinnacle Award by following the entry guidelines. The guidelines that were used for the 2009 Pinnacle Award can be reviewed here. There are eight sections to complete for a total of 500 possible points. Applicants don't need to own a NuStep to participate.
Note: For 2009, the Pinnacle Award redefined the criteria for hospital-based wellness centers to encourage best practices. The award will focus on older adult wellness programs that support the whole person wellness model. Innovative, progressive, involved, motivational—these are the qualities we seek in Pinnacle Award winners.
A panel of industry experts will select the finalists. Judges will visit the finalist sites to determine the winners. Winners will receive a NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer for their centers and the prestigious Pinnacle Award trophy. NuStep will announce the winners at the annual conference of the Ameican Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, and photos and information on their wellness programs will be posted on the NuStep website and announced in the NuStep Touchline newsletter. Press releases will be sent to industry publications and to community newspapers. Good luck!
To nominate your wellness program for a Pinnacle Award, read the Rules for Entry. Then describe your older adult wellness program by using the outline on this page.
Each winner will receive:
- NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer
- NuStep Pinnacle Award trophy presented on-site by a NuStep Vice President
- Flight and two-night hotel stay at the 2008 AAHSA conference October 13-15 in Philadelphia, PA
- Recognition at the AAHSA conference
- Exposure in industry publications
Note: Previous NuStep Pinnacle Award finalists are not eligible to apply.
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.