Awards

MN SWAP Award Nomination Information

Each year at the fall conference, MN SWAP honors individuals who have excelled and stood out in supporting the activity profession and aging services. Members of MN SWAP have the opportunity to nominate an individual(s) who they feel have gone above and beyond in their commitment and service in promoting quality of life to our residents and seniors. The following categories are available for nomination.

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 MN SWAP Vice President. The nominees receiving any of the above awards may be considered for the awards given by the National Association of Activity Professionals.

Nomination Forms

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.

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.

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.

If any of the nomination forms above are printed out and completed, they can be mailed to:

Annette Gunnerson
4555 Mohawk Drive
Medina, MN 55340
Email Annette

Congratulations to MN SWAP’s 2017 Award Winners!

Interested in nominating someone you know is deserving of these awards?

Download one of the nomination forms above and mail to MN SWAP Vice President or Email Michele.
Submit nominations to the MN SWAP Board by July 1st for next year’s conference.