The Meagher Award For Excellence in Home Dementia Care

DEADLINE: APRIL 21, 2025
WINNER ANNOUNCED: MAY 21, 2025 (Personal Support Worker Appreciation Day is May 19)

Do you know a home Personal Support Worker who goes above and beyond the call of duty? Nominate them for the Meagher Award, a $500 prize given yearly to a Personal Support Worker who has made an extraordinary contribution to in-home dementia care. Just fill out the short nomination form below to tell us a bit about that important person who makes your world a little easier—you can use the online link below, print the paper form on the next page, or put the information into an email. We’ll take it from there!

All nominees must:

· Provide personal care for someone with dementia in the person’s home in Hastings County, Prince Edward County or Brighton
· Be an external, paid caregiver (family members and volunteers are not eligible)
· Be willing to complete dementia-specific training (We’ll will ask them about that—you don’t have to!)

The award is open to both regulated and unregulated PSWs. You cannot nominate yourself.

Why is it called the Meagher Award?

Jean Meagher was a founding member of the Alzheimer Society of Belleville-Hastings-Quinte, working tirelessly to build support groups and resources to help families traveling the Alzheimer journey. She was inspired by her husband’s illness, seeing the need for herself and for others to learn more about the disease and to share ideas for coping with the challenges that Alzheimer’s disease brings. The care that William received at home allowed Jean to pursue her dreams of creating an Alzheimer Society chapter, to support others living with dementia and to give herself a much-needed break.

The Meagher family realized that the home care workers rarely received the recognition they deserve and wished to create a tribute to their work. The result is an award named after Jean and William Meagher, consisting of a $500 prize along with learning resources about dementia. The winner also receives a framed certificate, and their name is engraved on a plaque in the Alzheimer Society office.

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* 2. My name and information can be shared with the nominee

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* 4. I am nominating:

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The Meagher Award For Excellence in Home Dementia Care

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* 5. They work for: VON/ Para-Med/ ComCare / RedCross/ self-employed/ Other

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* 6. I am a: Family Caregiver/ Health Professional/ PSW Supervisor/ Co-Worker /Other
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* 7. Please share a few words about what makes this person a fantastic care partner to a person with dementia: [3 lines]

The Meagher Award For Excellence in Home Dementia Care

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* 1. My contact information (person making the nomination)

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* 2. My name and information can be shared with the nominee

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* 3. My name and information can be shared publicly

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* 4. I am nominating:

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* 5. They work for: VON/ Para-Med/ ComCare / RedCross/ self-employed/ Other

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* 6. I am a: Family Caregiver/ Health Professional/ PSW Supervisor/ Co-Worker /Other(list all that apply)

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* 7. Please share a few words about what makes this person a fantastic care partner to a person with dementia: ­­­­­­[3 lines]

* 6. I am a: Family Caregiver/ Health Professional/ PSW Supervisor/ Co-Worker /Other
(list all that apply)

* 7. Please share a few words about what makes this person a fantastic care partner to a person with dementia: [3 lines]