Who Are CareStars?
CareStars are exceptional and committed post-acute care health, mental health, and social services workers making a difference in clients’ lives in communities and home settings
What are the CareStar Awards?
The CareStar Awards recognize and highlight the work and contributions of post-acute care workers in 2023— the focus is on home care workers—bringing greater awareness to the importance of home and community-based services to the New York medical ecosystem.
Q. What are the requirements of the nomination process?
- Nominations are conducted online and should not exceed 60 seconds. Anyone can nominate a CareStar. Explain in under 60 seconds why you believe your nominee should be a CareStar.
- Share the nomination on any of the following social media platforms: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also send a nomination video to Anchor’s WhatsApp at ______________.
- In the nomination post, include the hashtag #CareStarAwards and either #CHW for Community Health Worker nominations or #HCW for Home Care Worker nominations.
- Include the first and last name of the nominee in the post and attach a photograph of the nominee or tag their social media account.
- Tag the page @CareStarAwards2024.
Q. How many awards will be given?
- We will award 15 CareStars to Home Care Workers and 10 CareStars to Community Health Workers.
Q. Who may nominate a CareStar?
- Anyone may send a nomination video for a Carstar.
Q. Are there any residency requirements for a nominee?
- Yes, a CareStar nominee must be a resident of Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, or Long Island.
Q. What should be included in the 60-second video nomination?
- Speak sincerely and add a touch of fun.
- Mention your nominee’s name.
- Provide a brief introduction to who your nominee is.
- Highlight your nominee’s passion for their work.
- Explain what makes your nominee stand out and why they should be one of the CareStars for 2024.
- Share any sacrifices the nominee makes to deliver top-quality service.
- Mention any community involvement your nominee has.
- Include a photo of the nominee in the video or feature them directly.
Q. Who qualifies to be a CareStar?
Each nominee must be a home health aide, personal care assistant, or housekeeper who has been working actively for the last 12 months, and works a full-time schedule of at least an average of 30 hours per week.
Q. How is the winner selected?
The winners are chosen through multiple rounds of activities. The judging committee’s input, along with public voting, contributes to the final score.
Q. What does the winner receive?
The CareStar winners receive CareStar plaques, citations, cash awards, and gifts from event sponsors. Each awardee will also receive one complimentary ticket to attend the awards dinner.
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