The Alliance is a coalition of public and private organizations and individuals that recognize the critical and indispensable role direct caregivers play in meeting the long term care needs of older persons and persons with disabilities in Wisconsin.

The purpose of the Alliance is to develop and implement statewide community based strategies to improve the recognition, retention and recruitment of the long term care workforce.

Thank you to those who nominated someone. Check back for the announcement of the winners, coming soon!

The Alliance, along with the Wisconsin Direct Caregiver Alliance and the Wisconsin Association of Area Agencies on Aging, are sponsoring the 2010 Caregiver of the Year awards, and the Cornerstone and Administrator awards.

Spotlight Awards

Four Spotlight Awards will be awarded for frontline caregivers with a monetary prize of $250 each. Nominees should:

• Exhibit good care giving and other on-the-job skills
• Support co-workers
• Have superior work experience
• Provide good examples of professionalism
• Be a good role model for other direct care workers

Cornerstone Award

One keepsake certificate will be awarded to a supervisor of caregivers. This person should:

• Support caregivers and co-workers
• Encourage advancement
• Promote professionalism
• Provide emotional support
• Have excellent experience in long term care

Administrator Award

One keepsake certificate will be awarded to a long term care administrator. This person should:

• Seek equitable and honorable treatment of all staff
• Encourage professional development
• Empower caregivers to be the best they can be
• Have exceptional experience in long term care healthcare

Click here for a copy of the brochure (feel free to print some off). All nominations should be postmarked by February 1, 2010. You may also e-mail them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax them to 1-866-813-0974.