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Award Winners 2025

Congratulations to our 2025 MNSWAP award winners!

Thank you for all you do to support the activity profession and our seniors!

 

Activity Professional of the Year

Abby Christenson
Licensed Assisted Living Director/Activity Director
Compassionate Cottages, Willmar, MN.

Congratulations Abby!

 

 

 

 

Volunteer of the Year

Pat Redding
Boulder Estates
Marshall, MN

Congratulations Pat!

 

 

 

 

 

Excellence in Administration

Shawna Smith
Administrator Moose Lake Villages, Moose Lake, MN.

Congratulations Shawna!​

Our Mission

  • To provide a source of mutual support and sharing of ideas for all persons in the field of activity programming.
  • To promote and offer educational opportunities that specifically address the Activity Professional and the needs of the people they serve.
  • To work with other professional groups, regulatory agencies and provider representatives to insure the delivery of activity services in a coordinated, client oriented atmosphere.
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About MN SWAP

MNSWAP is one of the nation’s leader in state activity organizations.  For over 35 years, we have been offering affordable quality education events designed to support and prepare activity professionals in aging services careers.  In addition to the statewide opportunities, regional meetings and educational events occur throughout the state.

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