Updated Wednesday, December 7th, 2022
| 2019 | Patricia McGinnis, CANHR’s Executive Director, was selected as an AARP Well-Being Champion for the AARP Public Policy Institutes’ Culture of Health initiative to champion change across America in the areas of health and well-being. Ms. McGinnis, one of ten leaders, all of whom are 50+, was selected as a change agent for nursing home practices. For more information on the AARP campaign for the culture of health see www.aarp.org/cultureofhealth/ |
| 2015 | The National Center on Caregiving at Family Caregiver Alliance and The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation selected CANHR as the winner of the 2015 Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving Legacy Award in the Public Policy category for our Campaign to Eliminate the Inappropriate Use of Psychotropic Drugs and Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes project. CANHR is particularly honored to receive recognition for our efforts in this area. The award will be presented at a reception at the American Society of Aging Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 22, 2016. |
| 2015 | CANHR received the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice) 2015 Public Service Award for an organization whose work has profoundly expanded coverage and public understanding of long-term care issues. November 6, 2015 |
| 2014 | Prescott Cole: Legal Assistance for Seniors – Outstanding Service Award in recognition of his leadership in keeping elders safe May 20, 2014 |
| 2014 | Prescott Cole, CANHR’s Senior Staff Attorney, was presented with the prestigious Sentinel Award. The lifetime achievement award, presented by former Attorney General and current California State Treasurer, Bill Lockyer, was awarded to Mr. Cole for his advocacy to protect elders from financial abuse and exploitation and the prosecution of those who abuse them. March 27, 2014 |
| 2010 | Prescott Cole, CANHR’s Senior Staff Attorney, was selected by California Lawyer Magazine as a 2010 Clay Award winner and Attorney of the Year under the Elder Law category. March 4, 2010. |
| 2008 | Prescott Cole, CANHR’s Senior Staff Attorney, was presented with the prestigious Sentinel Award. The lifetime achievement award, presented by former Attorney General and current California State Treasurer, Bill Lockyer, was awarded to Mr. Cole for his advocacy to protect elders from financial abuse and exploitation and the prosecution of those who abuse them. March 27, 2008 – Click here for related article |
| 2006 | CANHR was awarded the 2006 Community Service Learning Community Partner Recognition Award by San Francisco State University, Office of Community Service Learning. The award is given to one community partner per year that demonstrates excellence in the supervision, mentoring, and placement of SFSU students in meaningful service opportunities. April 19, 2006 |
| 2005 | Distinguished Service Award for Elder Abuse Prevention by a Community-Based Organization Presented to Pat McGinnis and CANHR by Attorney General Bill Lockyer June 7, 2005 – Click here for related article |
| 2005 | HICAP Ambassador Award Presented to Michael Connors for Outstanding Service on Behalf of CANHR June 16th, 2005 |
| 2003 | Resolution Congratulating CANHR on its 20th Anniversary Presented to CANHR by the California State Assembly October 19, 2003 |
| 2003 | Proclamation Honoring 20 Years of Achievement Presented to CANHR by the California State Controller October, 2003 |
| 2001 | Certificate of Recognition In Honor Of: The San Francisco Senior Center Advocate Award Presented to CANHR April 5, 2001 |
| 2001 | Advocate of the Year, San Francisco Senior Centers Presented to Pat McGinnis and CANHR by San Francisco Senior Centers |
| 2001 | Armand Marquiset National Award Presented to CANHR by Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly |
| 2000 | Resolution Commending CANHR Presented to CANHR by the California State Assembly, April 8, 2000 |
| 1999 | National Senior Citizens Law Center Kathleen Lammers Advocacy Award Presented to Pat McGinnis and CANHR by the National Senior Citizens Law Center April, 1999 |
| 1998 | Advocacy Memorial Award Presented to CANHR by the National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform November, 1998 |
| 1997 | Working Women Count! Honor Roll Presented to CANHR’s Pension Rights Counseling Advocacy Program by the U.S. Department of Labor |
| 1994 | Certificate of Recognition Presented to CANHR by the California State Senate April 24, 1994 |
| 1994 | Proclamation: “April 24th, 1994, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform Day” Presented to CANHR by the City and County of San Francisco April 24, 1994 |
| 1992 | Resolution Commending CANHR on a Decade of Service Presented to CANHR by the City Council of Los Angeles November 15, 1992 |
| 1992 | Certificate of Appreciation Presented to CANHR by the Livermore V.A. Medical Center March 26, 1992 |
| 1991 | Salutation for Outstanding Service and Contribution Presented to CANHR by the San Francisco Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Referral Service December 12, 1991 |
| 1991 | Gerbode Fellowship, U.C. Berkeley School of Social Welfare Presented to Pat McGinnis and CANHR by the Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation |
| 1990 | America’s Award Presented to Pat McGinnis for her work on nursing home reform by the America’s Award Foundation, established in 1990 by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale |
| 1988 | California Works! Award Presented to Bay Area Advocates for Nursing Home Reform by Lt. Gov. Leo McCarthy |
| 1987 | Platinum Paw Award Presented to Bay Area Advocates for Nursing Home Reform by the Gray Panthers of Santa Clara County |
| 1987 | Women In Media Award Presented to Pat McGinnis for her work with CANHR on nursing home advocacy by Golden Gate University Law School |