2006 AARP Bernard E. Nash Award for Innovation Recipients
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2006-09-20 16:29:30.786280-04:00
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. This annual award recognizes employers that successfully implement innovative age-neutral 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 2006 AARP Bernard E. Nash Award for Innovation recipients are:
Busch Entertainment Corporation for Recruitment
Each park has established a team of individuals 55+ called the "Legends Ambassadors." The Ambassadors are selected annually and provide leadership, support, and advice in 'learning the ropes' for new and existing employees over the age of 55, and give advise Human Resources about this target population. The Busch Entertainment Corporation is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri. More.
Bon Secours Richmond Health System for Retiree Work Opportunities
Bon Secours Richmond (Virginia) promotes work opportunities for workers over 50 and retirees to remain in the workforce by offering temporary work assignments, consulting and contract work, volunteering, part and full-time work, caregiving assistance and related resources, training, and workplace accommodations. More.
Scripps Health for Training and Development
The Scripps Health Clinical Mentor Program' in San Diego, California offers nurses the opportunity to teach, coach, and connect with nurses who are in the early stages of their careers. More.
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.
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