This fall, people across the South West will come together to pay tribute to the hardworking professionals, family members, friends and neighbors who make community care possible.
The deadline for all nominations has been extended to September 19.
Nomination Form
The South West Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) has introduced “Heroes in the Home,” a special awards program that will take place in locations across the region. The goal, says Executive Director Sandra Coleman, is to shine the spotlight on people who don’t often receive the credit they deserve.
“We want to celebrate the generous spirit of people who support our clients,” she says. “Most of the time community care happens in private homes and is almost invisible. Yet it often means that clients faced with illness or disability can stay at home in their familiar surroundings.”
The South West CCAC was created in January 2007, bringing together seven smaller CCACs. Some of them had their own awards programs. Now the new organization is expanding the concept, yet retaining the local flavour.
Both professional care providers such as case managers, personal support workers and nurses, and family members, friends and neighbors are eligible for the awards. Anyone can make a nomination by completing a simple one-page nomination form. The forms are available online at www.sw.ccac-ont.ca or at the local CCAC office. The deadline for all nominations is September 10 (extended to September 19).
Award ceremonies will be held in Owen Sound on October 2, in Stratford on October 21, in Woodstock on October 30 and in London on November 13.
“Our organization is committed to providing the highest quality client-driven care,” says Coleman. “Celebrating excellence is an important way to foster it.”
For more information contact:
Cate Patchett
South West Community Care Access Centre
519-641-5482