Providers have a prime opportunity to plot how they can be part of the biggest winning class in the McKnight’s Technology Awards program, as they head into a holiday week. There are four times as many chances to be recognized this year.

Nominations are being collected now through July 20. The process can take as little as five minutes, or longer. It all depends on the degree of detail a submitting provider wants to supply.

Providers nationwide — both nonprofit and for-profit, large and small, using complex or simple technology — have been featured in the winner’s circle in past years. This year, with 10 categories each for skilled nursing and senior living, there is a niche for virtually any operator.

Providers may view the tracks and categories available — and spend that five-plus minutes entering — at mcknightsawards.com sometime in the coming days and three weeks to earn their place in the spotlight. Gold, Silver and Bronze winners are up for naming in each category and will be featured in print and online coverage later this year.

Stanley Healthcare is the program’s Platinum Sponsor. Netsmart is the Gold Sponsor of the skilled care track,and Matrixcare is the Gold Sponsor of the senior living track.