The Massachusetts Caregiver Champion Awards recognize businesses, labor leaders, policymakers, workers, and advocates who demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting family caregivers in the workplace. Nominations are being accepted for three award categories:

1) EMPLOYER EXCELLENCE CHAMPION: Recognizes businesses and employers that have instituted comprehensive policies and programs to support employee caregivers.
2) POLICY TRAILBLAZER CHAMPION: Honors policymakers who champion caregiver-friendly workplace practices, funding, and legislation.
3) ADVOCACY ALL-STAR CHAMPION: Celebrates labor leaders, employees, and advocates who champion caregiver support initiatives within their organizations or industry.

Nomination form here: https://www.mass.gov/forms/2026-caregiver-champion-award-nomination-form

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Massachusetts-based employers, labor organizations, employees and policymakers who have demonstrated a commitment to supporting family caregivers in the workplace.

NOMINATION PROCESS: Nominations can be submitted by peers, supervisors, or through self-nomination. Applicants may provide evidence of initiatives, policies, or programs implemented to support caregivers.

SELECTION CRITERIA: Applicants will be evaluated based in the following criteria:
·      Innovation: Implementation of creative solutions to support caregivers.
·      Impact: Demonstrated positive outcomes for employee caregivers.
·      Sustainability: Long-term commitment to caregiver support.
·      Scalability: Potential for initiatives to be replicated by others.

🏅 RECOGNITION: Awardees will be honored at the annual MCC Summit at the State House on November 17 and featured in MCC publications and media releases.

⏰ DEADLINE: Application Deadline is: Friday, September 14, 2026

If you need some inspiration please read about our 2025 honorees here: https://www.mass.gov/news/photo-release-massachusetts-caregivers-coalition-hosts-first-ever-caregiver-coalition-champion-awards