Activity Professional Award of Excellence
The professional nominated for this award has made a significant impact in the activity/recreation profession, emphasizing their contributions to the quality of life for the aging population. They have shown dedication and service through accomplishments in their facility and leadership in local, state, and/or national organizations. The nominee can be an individual working as a director or assistant in the field of activities/recreation/leisure services, and must be a current member of the MN SWAP organization.

How do I nominate someone for the Activity Professional Award of Excellence?
To nominate an individual, complete the nomination form along with two (2) or more letters of support. Using the nomination from for Activity Professional Award of Excellence, highlight the nominee's contributions to the field of activities, including the number of years in the activity profession, outstanding accomplishments at his /her facility, and involvement in state and/or national organizations. Also, include outstanding accomplishments in writing, teaching, consulting, and/or administration; leadership in professional organizations; and educational experience and background. Describe the nominee's characteristics that exemplify his or her dedication and service to the field of activities/recreation and the residents/clients that he/she serves.

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Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented to a person or group of individuals engaging in regular, unpaid volunteer activity-oriented service within a facility or agency of which a MN SWAP member is employed.

How do I nominate someone for the Volunteer of the Year award?
To nominate an individual, complete the nomination form along with two (2) or more letters of support. Using the nomination form, describe the nominee's volunteer service, number of years/hours volunteered, uniqueness of the volunteer service, and other pertinent characteristics of the volunteer nominee.

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Excellence in Administration Award
This award is presented to an Administrator, Executive Director, CEO, or someone in a similar position that has consistently given support to the advancement of activity and recreation services and the profession. To nominate an individual for this award, the nominating person must be a current MN SWAP member. The nominee will have significantly supported the MN SWAP Activity/Recreation Professional in their contribution to the health and resident’s quality of life of the facility/agency; supported the activity/recreation professional’s role in local, state, and/or national activity professional associations, continuing education endeavors, and professionalism.

How do I nominate someone for the Excellence in Administration Award?
To nominate an individual, complete the nomination form along with two (2) or more letters of support. Using the nomination form for Excellence in Administration, describe how the nominee has supported the field of activity/recreation service and the facility/agency staff and program. Also give specific examples of the nominee's support of the MN SWAP member's involvement in professional associations, continuing education endeavors, and professionalism.

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All nomination applications are due July 1st of each year to be considered for the fall conference award. Nomination applications forms and letters of support are mailed to the current MNSWAP Vice President. The nominees receiving any of the above awards may be considered for the awards given by the National Association of Activity Professionals.