2010 
Recognizing Excellence in the Field of Aging
The Gloria Cavanaugh Award
for Excellence in Training and Education
This Award is presented annually by ASA to an individual or organization demonstrating continued excellence in training and education in the field of aging.
Call for Nominations
Deadline for Submissions: Extended to November 12, 2009
PURPOSE
The award is designed to:
- Recognize an individual who has made a significant and long-term contribution to training and education in the field of aging.
- Create visibility for exemplary training and educational efforts in the field of aging.
ELIGIBILITY
Any individual or organization may be nominated. Nominations may be made by ASA members, friends and staff.
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CRITERIA
Nominees will be judged on the basis of:
- Training, education or staff development that is accurate, current, culturally appropriate and comprehensive.
- Reputation as a spokesperson on an aging issue.
- Creativity and innovation in training and education methods and effective use of technology.
- Integration of evaluation methodologies to ensure impact on knowledge and performance.
- Outreach to audiences that are underserved.
- Responsiveness to continuing education needs of providers.
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MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED
- Completed nomination form.
- Brief statement (500 words), attached to online form, on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award.
- Two letters of support focused on excellence in training and education.
- Biography or CV.
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RECOGNITION
This Award will be presented at the 2010 Aging in America Conference to be held in Chicago, IL, March 15-19, 2010. A conference session will highlight the work of the winning nominee.
Winners receive the following:
- A program profile included in the Conference program, which will be distributed to 3,500 attendees and posted on the ASA website.
- Recognition by peers at an awards presentation.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For additional information, please contact:
Nancy Decia
Coordinator, Education & Training
American Society on Aging
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 1450
San Francisco, CA 94105-2938
Phone: 415-974-9610
Fax: (415) 974-0300
E-mail: awards@asaging.org
