Awards Programs

Hero Awards

The Argentum Hero Awards recognize individuals who are ideal representatives of the hundreds of thousands of people serving in the senior living field. Nominated by regional/company executives and executive directors of senior living communities, these individuals represent the highest levels of excellence, caring, and dedication in senior living. Recipients are recognized annually at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference and in an upcoming issue of Senior Living Executive magazine. Nominations are open to Argentum Member Owner/Operator companies (self-nominations are not permitted).

Prepare your nomination:

• A hero changes lives. Tell us about one specific time that your nominee changed the life of a resident and/or a resident’s family.
• A good work environment matters so much in senior living. Tell us about a time this nominee helped improved the community or inspire others.
• What is the personal story behind the nominee’s excellence?
• Optional: You may gather up to three (3) testimonials of up to 200 words from residents, families, or staff that speaks to the nominee’s impact.

A special award category, Hero Award for Leadership in the Face of a Natural Disaster, was first introduced in 2018 and recognizes an individual who demonstrated courage, valor, and clear-thinking during a natural disaster. For the purposes of this award category, the COVID-19 pandemic is not considered a natural disaster.

Prepare your nomination:

• Which natural disaster was your community affected by in 2022?
• Describe how your community was affected by this natural disaster.
• Describe how the nominee aided the members of the community (residents, staff, family members, etc.) during this emergency.
• Optional: You may gather up to three (3) testimonials of up to 200 words from residents, families, or staff that speaks to the nominee’s impact.
• Optional: You many upload up to three (3) photos.

See 2022 Hero Awardees

Senior Living Community Leadership Award

The Argentum Senior Living Community Leadership Award recognizes executive directors for exemplary leadership in senior living community management. The executive director is responsible for providing overall leadership in the day-to-day operation of a senior living community and charged with maintaining staff, resident, and family engagement in addition to budget adherence and regulatory compliance. A recipient is recognized annually at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference and in an upcoming issue of Senior Living Executive magazine. Nominations are open to Argentum Member Owner/Operator companies (self-nominations are not permitted).

Prepare your nomination:

• Tell us about one specific time you saw your executive director change the life of a
  resident and/or a resident’s family.
• A leader makes a difference in the lives of employees, too. Can you think of something
  this nominee has done that surprised you or impressed you?
• Business operations make a difference in the lives of everyone in the community. Please share specific metrics or concrete results that show how the nominee has helped the community run more efficiently and improve quality.
• What is the personal story behind the nominee’s excellence?
• Please list any professional or personal achievements or awards the nominee has earned.
• Optional: You may gather up to three (3) testimonials of up to 200 words from residents, families, or staff that speaks to the nominee’s impact.

See 2022 Community Leadership Awardee