Each year, Consumer Voice recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving the lives of long-term care consumers through our Leadership Awards.
If you or your organization are interested in nominating someone for an award, follow the steps below to submit their name today. Awards will be presented at our Annual Conference, November 3-6, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia.
Nominations are due by August 8, 2025.
Award Descriptions and Criteria
Janet Tulloch Memorial Advocacy Award – This award was established in 2000 after the death of Janet Tulloch, a nursing home resident, author, committed advocate and long-time member of the Consumer Voice’s Board of Directors. It honors a citizen advocate, family caregiver or long-term care consumer (e.g., resident of a nursing home or assisted living facility or an individual receiving home and community-based services) who has worked directly with and for consumers to improve the lives of long-term care consumers.
Howard Hinds Memorial Advocacy Award – The Hinds Award was established in 2005 in memory of the late Howard Hinds, a Tennessee District Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Howard was a true champion for residents and for the ombudsman program as well as a passionate advocate on national issues. The award honors an individual who has effectively advocated for long-term care consumers on the local level.
Cernoria Johnson Memorial Advocacy Award – Cernoria McGowan Johnson (1909-1990) set up the national program of Nursing Home Ombudsmen in 1974. The award in her honor is presented to someone whose work has had national impact or is a model for national excellence and who exemplifies accomplishment in his or her chosen field.
There are three easy steps to submit a nomination:
- Review the award categories and criteria.
- Complete the nomination form. NOTE: You will not be able to save incomplete nominations, so you may want to plan your submission in advance using the PDF version of the form.
- Submit a letter of recommendation by emailing info@theconsumervoice.org.
