Exemplary Leadership Award
This award will be bestowed upon the operator member who best reflects the commitment to operational excellence that Don Marsh brought to healthcare foodservice. Don Marsh, former president of the American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators (ASHFSA), was dedicated to the healthcare profession and to his colleagues. He was a longtime supporter of programs designed to raise the level of professionalism displayed by operators in the healthcare foodservice industry. He was also known to contribute generously and give back to the profession. This award will recognize exemplary member contributions in their operations, as well as within their local and/or regional chapters, and networking meetings.
ENTRY REQUIRementS
- – All entries must be submitted in a single Word document that does not exceed 4 pages.
– Nominees must be an AHF member in good standing.- Evaluation Criteria
- – Demonstrate scope and complexity of contributions Initiative and resourcefulness demonstrated, obstacles over come and AHF tools utilized
- – Results achieved, contribution to AHF to the employer and to the community
- – Leadership skills role modeled including timeliness and applicability for others to follow
- – Professional self development and other professional contributions
- – All entries must be submitted in a single Word document that does not exceed 4 pages.
Entry must include the following on the front page:
- – Nominator’s Name
– Nominator’s Worksite/Company
– Nominator’s Email Address
– Nominee’s Name
– Nominee’s Facility
– Nominee’s Email Address
– Nominee’s Preferred Phone Number
– Nominee’s Facility Location
– Nominee’s Facility Size/Bed Count
- – Nominator’s Name
All entries must touch on the following details (please address the questions below in 750 words or less; you may use photos between text to illustrate points):
- – Initiative and resourcefulness demonstrated, obstacles over come and AHF tools utilized.
- Could you describe a specific project or task that you worked on that had a significant impact on your employer or the community?
What were the challenges involved in this project, and how did you overcome them?
How did you use AHF tools and resources to help you in this situation?
– Results achieved, contribution to AHF, to the employer and to the community. - Please quantify the results of your contributions to your employer or the community.
How does your work help to achieve AHF’s goals?
What impact does your work have on the lives of others?
– Leadership skills role modeled including timeliness and applicability for others to follow. - How did you motivate and inspire others to achieve their goals?
What leadership skills do you model for others?
– Professional self development and other professional contributions. - What have you done to develop your professional skills and knowledge?
- How do you stay up-to-date on the latest trends in your field?
- Please describe any other professional contributions outside of your work at AHF.
Optional: This submission can be accompanied by a one-page synopsis and no more than ten (10) PowerPoint slides.
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DEADLINE for submission is March 31, 2024.
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