Inside NuStep: NuStep Pinnacle Award


NuStep, Inc. established the Pinnacle Award 11 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

Rules for entry will be posted in January 2009.


Winners of the Pinnacle Award 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 2009 AAHSA conference, November 9-11 in Chicago, IL
  • 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.