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Caregiver of the Year 2007

1. Who's eligible?

Anyone caring for an aging relative, friend or neighbor.

2. What are the rules?

Nominations are accepted annually from June 1 through November 15. Caregivers can be nominated by other caregivers, health care professionals, family, friends, even themselves.

An independent panel of judges chooses five winners based on the following criteria:

--The caregiver's ability to complement their caregiving responsibilities with their own needs and interests.

--The caregiver's problem-solving techniques.

--The caregiver's use of community services.

--The caregiver's community involvement.

To nominate a family caregiver, simply write an essay describing how that caregiver meets the above criteria. Be sure your letter includes your name, address and phone number as well as the address and phone number of the person you are nominating. Send your letter via email to Denise.

Or, send your letter to Tad Publishing Co., P.O. Box 224, Park Ridge, IL, 60068. Questions? Contact us at (773) 343-6341.

3. When are winners notified?

Winners will be notified by phone during the second week of December.

Winners, and their nominating letters, will be featured on Caregiving.com. Letters nominating persons who did not receive an award will be featured on the webiste throughout the following year.

4. What will the award recipients win?

All nominees are winners and will be recognized for their efforts with a certificate. Winner also will receive prizes, which vary from year to year.

Do you, or someone you know, work for an agency or company that provides services for caregivers? Sponsorships of our Eleventh Annual Caregiver of the Year contest are available. Contact Denise for details.

Read a profile of a past winner:

(Unforeseen difficulties caused us to put the contest on hold in 2005 and 2006.)

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