Attention Creative Minds!

Annually we seek innovative and creative program ideas to share with other members of your organization!  We are soliciting submissions for the Outstanding Activity of the Year Award with the following criteria in mind:

Points	Categories
1	Name of Program
1	Population Target – Please identify cognitively impaired, high functioning, palliative, and their involvement in planning as well as participation
3	Program Goals – desired outcome of the program
3	Program Procedure – How was the program delivered to the program group
1	Length of Program
1	Frequency of Program – i.e. once a year, once a week
2	Facility – what location was needed to successfully deliver the program
2	Equipment required
2	Volunteers and Staff Needed – how many, and what were their duties (if multi-facility program, please inform other facilities of your submission)
2	Departmental Support Required – was cooperation from other departments needed i.e. Dietary, Nursing, etc.
3	Program Promotion – i.e. Posters, cards, media, etc.
3	Program Evaluation – please include number of sessions evaluated, average attendance, staff, family, volunteer observation, participants opinion and comments
6	In your own words, please describe why you feel your program should receive the "Outstanding Activity of the Year Award". You may include creativity, origin, adaptive measures, use of resources, and cost saving measures use of resources, and cost saving measures.
30	TOTAL

The winner has the responsibility to chair the Activity Judging Committee of the following year. Last year's winner and members of the Judging Committee are not eligible to submit.

Note: submitter must be a current member of Activity Professionals of Ontario.

Nominate an Outstanding Activity of the Year

To nominate an outstanding activity, begin by downloading the nomination form.

NOTE: DEADLINE FOR 2015 ACTIVITY OF THE YEAR AWARD IS SEPTEMBER 1. Complete the form and submit it to the attention of the APO Public Relations Chair by the deadline.

Mail or fax the completed nomination form to...

APO Head Office
Attn: Public Relations Chair
7 - 841 Sydney Street, Suite 156 Cornwall, ON  K6H 7L2

Fax: (512) 555-0184

2013 Outstanding Activity of the Year

Submitted by Shelley Boate

A big congratulations goes out to the 2013 Activity of The Year Winner: “Nutrition for Learning.” This activity was submitted by the director of programs, Shelley Boate, who is also APO’s secretary.

This program allows the Clair Hills residents and staff to give back to the community and help those in need.

This truly is a fantastic way to help the Region of Waterloo. On behalf of everyone at APO, congratulations to the residents and staff at Clair Hills Retirement Community.

Outstanding Activities of Past Years

Winning activities from previous years are available in the members-only area of the website on the APO Archives page.