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Partners in Quality
With the close of the 2016 Legislative session, now is the ideal time to thank
your lawmakers for their efforts. LeadingAge New York has created a special
award for you to recognize your federal, state and local elected officials for their
advocacy efforts on behalf of your organization and the individuals you serve
and to honor their commitment to protecting aging services.
Your elected officials can play a vital role in your organization’s
success. Building and maintaining relationships with them
is essential. Whether you already have a relationship with a
particular official or want to build a new alliance, the Partners
in Quality Award provides the opportunity to bring public
recognition to officeholders who are working to protect New
York’s seniors.
These awards can be presented to local, state or federal
elected officials. Simply fill out a nomination form and if your
lawmakers are selected for an award, LeadingAge New York
will work with you to secure a date and time to host an award
ceremony at your organization. LeadingAge New York will
also coordinate logistics with the nominated lawmakers and
provide an engraved award for presentation at the event.
By hosting the award ceremony at your organization,
elected officials will be offered the opportunity to meet their
constituents who receive aging services and those who care
for them. LeadingAge New York members who have already
hosted Partners in Quality events have discovered that they
create goodwill, influence legislators and generate media
buzz. Your organization can benefit positively from these
events, and your lawmakers will be honored and motivated by
this opportunity to ensure that aging services providers and
New York’s seniors receive the quality care they deserve.
The Partners in Quality Award shows officials that you,
your residents, staff and registrants are paying attention to
the decisions they make. LeadingAge New York will accept
nominations through August 1, 2016; recipients will be
notified by the end of August; and award presentations will take place in
September and October. LeadingAge New York will provide the award and can
assist you with arrangements.
Questions? Contact Jeff Diamond, administrative assistant, at jdiamond@
leadingageny.org or 518-867-8821.
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