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Ageing Australia’s You are ACE! award and recognition program gives you the opportunity to celebrate excellence as it happens in aged care, retirement living and seniors housing.

You can nominate an individual, team or the whole organisation. Nominees are sent your message by email, along with a ‘You are ACE!’ certificate of excellence. You will also be copied into the email.

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Individual - Innovation
• Creative thinking leading to innovative ideas and solutions.
• Successful implementation of innovative practices.
• Potential for innovation to be scaled or replicated.
• Overcoming challenges through innovation.

Individual - Consumer Focus and Care
• Commitment to person-centered, personalised care.
• Tangible improvements in care quality and resident satisfaction.
• Strong relationships with residents and families.
• Advocacy for resident well-being and dignity.

Individual - Rising Star
• Rapid professional growth and future leadership potential.
• Contributions to team and fresh perspectives.
• Initiative and proactive approach to challenges.
• Recognition as a promising talent by peers and supervisors.

Individual - Volunteer
• Long-term commitment and dedication to volunteering.
• Positive impact on residents' well-being and engagement.
• Active involvement in community initiatives.
• Embodiment of compassion and service.

Team - Project
• Effective project planning and successful execution.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Innovative project outcomes with measurable impact.
• Project sustainability and scalability.

Team - Innovation
• Creative problem-solving leading to innovation.
• Successful implementation with significant impact.
• Team collaboration on innovative solutions.
• Broader influence of the innovation on the sector.

Team - Consumer Focus and Care
• Person-centred care approach.
• Improved quality of care and resident satisfaction.
• Engagement of families and community in care delivery.
• Innovative practices enhancing resident well-being.

Team - Teamwork
• Strong collaboration, communication, and mutual support.
• Shared vision and goals aligned with organisational mission.
• Resilience in overcoming challenges.
• Positive impact on residents and the organisation.

Team - Making a Difference
•Commitment to making a positive community impact.
• Innovative approaches leading to meaningful improvements.
• Long-term sustainability of initiatives.
• Strong team collaboration in driving impact.

Organisation - Excellence
• Consistent excellence in care, service delivery, and culture.
• Leadership and recognition in the sector.
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• High levels of resident and staff satisfaction.

Organisation - Innovation
• Pioneering innovative practices in the sector.
• Measurable positive outcomes from innovations.
• Potential for scaling or replicating innovations.
• Fostering a culture of innovation within the organisation.

Organisation - Consumer Focus and Care
• Strong person-centred care culture.
• Tangible improvements in care quality and resident satisfaction.
• Active resident and family engagement.
• Innovative care models improving outcomes.

Organisation - Making a Difference
• Significant community engagement and social impact.
• Innovative programs addressing social issues.
• Long-term sustainability of initiatives.
• Collaborative partnerships enhancing impact.

Organisation - Rural and Remote
• Effectively addressing unique rural and remote care challenges.
• Innovative solutions improving access to care.
• Strong integration with local rural communities.
• Sustainability and potential for scaling remote care solutions.

To be considered for an Ageing Australia You are ACE! Award, or for additional promotional and media opportunities, please provide detailed information showcasing how the organisation, team, or individual exemplifies excellence.

Wherever possible, please include specific examples that highlight leading practice or lived experience relevant to the award category. Consider addressing challenges faced, actions taken, and outcomes or objectives achieved to demonstrate their impact and contribution.

Including high quality photos can visually represent the story of your organisation, team, or individual - whether through action shots, candid moments, or other meaningful visuals.

We encourage you to share images that help bring your achievements to life and showcase the outstanding work being recognised. You can upload as many as 20 or 2GB!