Luminary Category Criteria
“Recognizing those who inspire others and ignite our mission every day.”
Nominations are open to all Bethesda community members who fulfill the individual award criteria.
Caregiver of the Year
This award recognizes a team member who has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty. They continually exhibit compassion, empathy, and respect for those around them. In all they do, they exemplify an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life for those we serve. This award is open to any Bethesda employee. Nomination Form
Rookie of the Year
This award recognizes a team member whose service within their first year* with Bethesda has set a benchmark for all others to attain. Consideration will be given to nominees who have consistently demonstrated professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication in their efforts to positively contribute to the Bethesda organization as a whole. *Eligible candidates must have started their employment within any entity of Bethesda as of January 1, 2019, or later. Nomination Form
Servant Leader of the Year
A servant leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong. Nominations shall incorporate all or some of the following: brings out the best in others, mentors others and encourages their development, facilitates personal growth in those who work with them, focuses on achieving the goals of the organization, challenges the status quo in striving to find new directions, and does the unexpected. It is not required that the nominee hold a management position. Nomination Form
Volunteer of the Year
This award honors Bethesda’s exceptional volunteers, celebrating the power of the individual to ignite our mission and improve the lives of those we serve. Nominations shall reflect unpaid, volunteer service performed within the 2019 year that demonstrated a positive influence on a Bethesda program or contributed unique, innovative or creative perspectives to programs or services overall. Nomination Form
