AWARD CATEGORIES
- The Employer Excellence Champion: Recognizes employers that have instituted comprehensive policies and programs to support employee caregivers in the workplace.
- The Policy Trailblazer Champion: Honors policymakers who champion caregiver-friendly workplace practices, funding, and legislation.
- The Advocacy All-Star Champion: Celebrates labor leaders, workers, and advocates who champion caregiver support initiatives within their organizations or industry.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Massachusetts-based employers, labor organizations, employees and policymakers who have demonstrated a commitment to supporting family caregivers in the workplace. Individuals at all career stages, including young professionals and those early in their careers, are encouraged to be nominated.
NOMINATION PROCESS: Nominations can be submitted by peers, supervisors, or through self-nomination. Applicants may provide evidence of initiatives, policies, or programs implemented to support caregivers.
SELECTION CRITERIA: Applicants will be evaluated based in the following criteria:
- Innovation: Implementation of creative solutions to support caregivers.
- Impact: Demonstrated positive outcomes for employee caregivers.
- Sustainability: Long-term commitment to caregiver support.
- Scalability: Potential for initiatives to be replicated by others.
- Deadline: Application Deadline is: Friday, September 5, 2025
RECOGNITION: Awardees will be honored at the annual MCC Summit in November and featured in MCC publications and media releases.