Nominations are now being accepted for the second annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program, sponsored by PointClickCare and PharMerica.

McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and McKnight’s Senior Living will recognize female leaders in long-term care and seniors housing who have made a powerful impact on their residents and colleagues.

The program debuted in 2019, and the second year promises even more fun and recognition.

Nominations can be made in two categories. The Hall of Honor recognizes candidates serving as the equivalent or vice president or higher who have made a significant impact on their organization or industry. Rising Stars, on the other hand, are age 40 or younger, or have fewer than 15 years of experience in the profession, and have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the senior housing and care industry.

Candidates can come from the seniors housing and care sector, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and life plan/continuing care retirement communities. Direct care providers, managers, executives, corporate executives and owners are eligible. Those who serve the field indirectly, such as association members and thought leaders may also apply.

Vendors are not eligible, however, sponsorship opportunities remain.

Winners will be recognized with full coverage at McKnights.com, McKnightsSeniorLiving.com and in our print editions. There will also be awards presentations and a celebration in Chicago in May, where a Lifetime Achievement honoree also will be recognized.

PointClickCare is the program’s diamond sponsor, and PharMerica is a platinum sponsor.