Kansas Activity Directors Association

Nominations may only be made by a current member (individual or facility membership) of the Kansas Activity Directors Association or by a facility where the Activity Director is a current member of K.A.D.A. Nominees must be in good standing for at least one year prior to nomination. The nominators name and
signature must be included on the entry. Membership to K.A.D.A. will be confirmed prior to acceptance of the nomination.

NOMINATIONS MUST BE POST MARKED BY MIDNIGHT

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011.
―ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR‖
―ACTIVITY DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR‖
―ACTIVITY ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR‖

In 250 words or less, describe why you feel your administrator, activity director or activity assistant should receive the K.A.D.A. award. At least three letters of support must accompany the application. These may be from residents, families, and/or staff.

Please cite examples of how the applicant demonstrates each of the following characteristics:
1. Leadership 2. Creativity 3. Problem Solving 4. Rapport with resident and staff
5. Supports the Activity Program 6. Contribution to professional groups on State or National level, (K.A.D.A., KHCA, NAAP, and KAHSA), and support of any of these groups by serving on committees or volunteering

On a separate sheet of paper list the following information:
1. Applicant’s name, facility name and address, Company (private ownership, Corporation…)
2. Applicant’s years of experience, career, certification, and title
3. Name and title of the nominator

―OUTSTANDING ACTIVITY PROGRAM OF THE YEAR‖

In 250 words of less, describe why you think this program should be selected as the K.A.D.A. Outstanding Activity Program of the Year. At least three letters of support must accompany the application. These may be from residents, families, and/or staff.

Please cite the following:
1. How long has the program been in place?
2. What has made this program successful?
3. How do the residents benefit from this activity?
4. How does staff benefit from this activity?

On a separate sheet of paper list the following information:
1. Name of the activity/program, name of the coordinator for the program.
2. Facility name, address, and phone number, name and title of the nominator.
If you choose to use pictures, video tapes, or written comments from participants with your application, K.A.D.A. will consider the nominee responsible for the appropriate releases.
3. All nominees will be asked to give a short description of their program at the Awards Banquet and their submission will also be on display on the K.A.D.A. table during conference.

Mail all nominations to:
KADA Awards Committee
2461 Clover
Lincolnville, Kansas 66858-9826