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2007 AARP Bernard E. Nash Awards for Innovation Recipients

Companies that apply for the AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 award may be additionally recognized as a recipient of an AARP Bernard E. Nash Award for Innovation. The 2007 award recognizes employers that successfully implemented innovative employment policies or practices for workers over 50 in one of the following areas:

• flexible work options,
• recruitment,
• retiree work options,
• training and development.

The 2007 AARP Bernard E. Nash Award for Innovation recipients are:

Mercy Health System for Flexible Work Options
Mercy Health System, Janesville, Wisconsin, fosters a worker-friendly culture with alternative work schedules that help its employees balance work-home-school commitments, including 8-10-12 hour shift options, work-at-home, flexible full and part-time schedules, and a weekender program.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association for Training and Development Opportunities
Located in Chicago, Illinois, BCBS has established the “Mature Employee Retention Program” to assure continuity of operations and transfer of valuable knowledge through various supporting programs, such as a special tuition reimbursement program for those 55+, an in-house MBA program, or pre-retirement and financial planning programs.
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Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation for Retiree Work Opportunities
INTUITIVE in Huntsville, Alabama, draws many workers from retirees through targeted recruiting resources as well as various flexible work options and benefits. Employees who work at least 1,000 hours/year are eligible for profit sharing, a 401(k) match, and various bonus programs.
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About Bernard E. Nash

Bernard E. Nash was Executive Director of AARP from 1969 to 1975. During that time, he developed more than 10 programs including the AARP Foundation-sponsored Tax-Aide and the AARP Driver Safety program. In honor of AARP's founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, Bernard established both the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center at the University of Southern California and the AARP Andrus Foundation. He also conceived and organized the first Foster Grandparent Programs, which are now all over the world.

Bernie embodies what entrepreneurship is all about – commitment to excellence, creativity, and innovation. To honor his contributions AARP established this award.