Nominations For the Inaugural Product of the Year Awards Close June 30

Nominations for the inaugural Senior Housing News (SHN) Product of the Year (POY) Awards close next Tuesday, June 30, 2026 by 11:59pm CDT.

The inaugural SHN POY Awards recognize innovative, evidence-informed products, solutions and technologies that deliver real-world impact by improving quality of life, care, safety, and operational effectiveness across senior living communities.

Manufacturers (or their representatives) serving the senior housing & senior living industry are eligible to nominate their products, solutions and technologies across 15 categories, including:

• Capital, Investment & Financial Services

• Clinical Care, Safety & Risk Management Technology

• Design, Architecture & Construction Services

• Digital Marketing, Branding & Agency Services

• Dining, Foodservice & Nutrition Solutions

• Facilities, Building Systems & Environmental Solutions

• Media, Marketplaces & Industry Platforms

• Pharmacy, Medication Management & Clinical Services

• Procurement, Supply Chain & Distribution Solutions

• Resident Engagement, Experience & Lifestyle Technology

• Resident Relocation, Transitions & Ancillary Services

• Security, Emergency Response & Communication Systems

• Senior Living Marketing, Sales & Demand Generation Platforms

• Senior Living Operations & Property Management Software

• Workforce Management, Staffing & HR Technology

Once all nominations have been evaluated by the SHN editorial team, SHN readers will have the opportunity to review all nominees and cast votes for their favorites in each category. Below are dates to remember for the inaugural SHN POY Awards:

• Nominations Close: June 30, 2026

• Voting Opens: August 1, 2026

• Voting Closes: September 30, 2026

• Winners Announced: November 2, 2026

To learn more about the inaugural SHN POY Awards program, visit The website includes full program details, answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), program terms & conditions, and more. If you have additional questions, contact the Healthcare Awards program manager at [email protected].

Jessica Longly is the Awards Program Manager. When she isn't crafting and managing the awards strategy and programs, Jessica can be found spending quality time with her family, cheering for her kids at their flag football, lacrosse and soccer games, taking her dogs on long walks, and supporting her alma mater, Indiana University. HOO-HOO-HOO-HOOSIERS!