PROMISING PRACTICES

Recognizing Innovative Approaches to Serving Older Adults

Mather Institute is committed to recognizing organizations that strive to serve older adults in original and exciting ways. Now in its fourteenth year, our annual Promising Practices Awards highlight organizations that are moving away from conventional practices by developing and implementing innovative approaches.

2025 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS IS OPEN

Deadline Extended to Friday, May 23

Good news! If your organization has recently created a unique and successful program or practice, you now have until Friday, May 23 to submit your application for an award! There is no fee for submitting. International submissions are welcome.

To ensure your submission is as strong as possible, we recommend that you provide as much detail as possible, including a clear explanation of your practice and its proven outcomes. Please note that you are not able to save and return to the submission form; for your convenience, we offer a sample application form in MS Word that you can use to finalize your information before submitting.

SUBMIT YOUR PRACTICE

Eligibility for Award Submissions

Eligible programs for these awards include those that introduce new and exciting practices in serving older adults as well as those that provide unique improvements and advances in existing services.

Promising Practices Award recipients receive:

  • an award plaque
  • a feature in our Promising Practices Awards 2025 industry report, and recognition on our website
  • a press release to send to local media

A SAMPLE OF PAST PROMISING PRACTICES

Jewish Association on Aging Pittsburgh, PA

An overnight respite care program offers specialized care for those with dementia while giving family caregivers a break.

Westhill Village Retirement Community Rapid City, SD

A popular no-pedal bicycling class improved balance issues in this senior living community.

St. John’s Communities Milwaukee, WI

This unique collaboration resulted in an undergraduate class on aging being designed and taught with the help of senior living residents.

2024 Promising Practices Awards

Learn more about these honorees’ innovative practices by downloading the 2024 report.