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Now Accepting Entries for Innovation Challenge Award

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LeadingAge California is currently accepting applications for its inaugural Innovation Showcase Challenge Award. The award encourages organizations with best practices in service delivery or technology that improve the well-being of older adults to compete to win cash prizes and raise the visibility of a provider organization or business.

Highlights:
• $10,000 cash prize to the 1st place winner
• Recognition at the 2020 Annual Conference
• Opportunities to meet key providers

What kind of entries are you looking for?
LeadingAge California is seeking problem-based entries from technology companies, consultants, provider organizations or others who can demonstrate true innovation in care, housing and services for older adults. We encourage ideas that include evidenced-informed technologies, new approaches to care giving, life enrichment approaches, enhanced safety and security, and improving quality of life.
Click below for more on information on criteria and to apply today!

Apply today by clicking here.

Contact Eric Dowdy at edowdy@leadingageca.org or (916) 469-3376 with any questions.  

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