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Solid Waste Association Names Acting CEO
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 13 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release:
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Board of Directors Announces Acting CEO to Lead SWANA's Continued Success
The SWANA Board of Directors announced the Acting Chief Executive Officer Carolyn Muller as she leads the Association during this period of transition.
With a deep understanding of SWANA's mission, operations, and strategic priorities, Mrs. Muller has been an integral part of the Association's leadership team and is exceptionally well positioned to ensure a seamless transition. Her knowledge of the
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 13 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release:
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Board of Directors Announces Acting CEO to Lead SWANA's Continued Success
The SWANA Board of Directors announced the Acting Chief Executive Officer Carolyn Muller as she leads the Association during this period of transition.
With a deep understanding of SWANA's mission, operations, and strategic priorities, Mrs. Muller has been an integral part of the Association's leadership team and is exceptionally well positioned to ensure a seamless transition. Her knowledge of theorganization, strong relationships with members, chapters, partners, and staff, and steadfast commitment to serving the profession will provide continuity and stability during this period.
"Our members, volunteers, chapters, and industry partners can be assured that SWANA remains strong, focused, and well positioned for continued success," said Lynsey Baer, President of the SWANA Board of Directors. "We are grateful for Carolyn Muller's acting leadership and dedication, and we know she will guide the organization with professionalism, integrity, and a clear commitment to our members."
Preparations for SWANA's upcoming conference, RCon(R), are already well underway, and the Board is confident attendees can expect the exceptional educational programming, networking opportunities, and industry engagement that have made the event a hallmark of our Association. The dedicated staff, volunteer leaders, and conference planning teams continue to work together to deliver an outstanding experience for all participants.
We appreciate the continued support of our members, chapters, partners, and volunteers. Together, we will continue to advance the profession, strengthen our community, and build on SWANA's longstanding tradition of excellence.
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About SWANA
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is a member-based association of professionals from across the waste and resource management industry. SWANA serves industry professionals through technical education, publications and research, and a large offering of technical training courses and credentialing to create a highly skilled workforce.
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Original text here: https://swana.org/news/swana-news-archive/article/2026/08/12/board-of-directors-announces-acting-ceo-to-lead-swana-s-continued-success
[Category: Environment]
National Guard Association: Indiana National Guard Unit Approved for Presidential Unit Citation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Guard Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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Indiana National Guard Unit Approved for Presidential Unit Citation
Indiana Rangers to receive award for Vietnam service during NGAUS conference in Indianapolis
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The voice of nearly 45,000 current and former National Guard officers today applauded the approval of the Indiana National Guard's Company D (Ranger), 151st Infantry for a Presidential Unit Citation for its service in the Vietnam War.
The award will be presented to a group of unit members Aug. 29 during the 148th NGAUS General
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Guard Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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Indiana National Guard Unit Approved for Presidential Unit Citation
Indiana Rangers to receive award for Vietnam service during NGAUS conference in Indianapolis
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The voice of nearly 45,000 current and former National Guard officers today applauded the approval of the Indiana National Guard's Company D (Ranger), 151st Infantry for a Presidential Unit Citation for its service in the Vietnam War.
The award will be presented to a group of unit members Aug. 29 during the 148th NGAUS GeneralConference & Exhibition, Aug. 28-31 in Indianapolis.
"We are so proud to be able to host the Indiana Rangers and play a role in seeing these American heroes receive this long-overdue honor," said retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn, the association's president.
The PUC is the U.S. military's highest unit award. It is given to units for extraordinary heroism, gallantry, and determination in action against an armed enemy under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions.
The recognition comes more than 50 years after the unit returned home from Vietnam in 1969. It was one of the most decorated units of the war, earning 19 Silver Stars, one Soldiers Medal, 123 Bronze Stars (88 with "V" device for valor), 101 Purple Hearts, 111 Air Medals and 183 Army Commendation Medals (29 with "V" device), according to the Army Historical Foundation.
But the Indiana Army Guard company had previously never received a unit award.
Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., spearheaded the effort to change that. She put the unit in for the PUC earlier this year.
"It has been a tremendous honor to help recognize these incredible Hoosier heroes," Spartz said in a press release today announcing the award.
"The Indiana Rangers demonstrated extraordinary courage under some of the most dangerous conditions imaginable," Spartz added. "While their individual heroism was recognized many times over, recognition of the unit as a whole has been overdue since the Nixon era. More than half a century later, our nation is finally honoring what these brave men accomplished together."
Added Maj. Gen. Larry Muennich, "The Indiana Rangers of the 151st Infantry Regiment set a standard of excellence that continues to inspire our force today.
"They lived the Warrior Ethos in the most unforgiving conditions, demonstrating a fierce loyalty to their brothers in arms and an unwavering commitment to the mission," added Muennich. "We could not be prouder of this historic heroism. The Presidential Unit Citation is a testament to their grit, their sacrifice, and a legacy that will never be forgotten."
The conference will also include speeches by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, the acting chief of staff of the Army, and Space Force Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, the director of Golden Dome.
Panel discussions on asymmetric warfare, post-traumatic growth and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks are also on the agenda.
The industry exhibition will feature approximately 340 companies and organizations that serve or do business with the Guard.
Media interested in covering the Indiana Rangers ceremony must RSVP to Lauren Houck with the Indiana National Guard Public Affairs Officer at lauren.a.houck.nfg@army.mil to receive media credentials.
Reporters, Editors & Producers: Retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn is available for interviews or to appear as a subject matter expert on issues related to the National Guard. Contact John Goheen at 202-408-5882 to schedule an interview or appearance.
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About NGAUS: The association includes nearly 45,000 current or former Guard officers. It was created in 1878 to provide unified National Guard representation in Washington. In their first productive meeting after Reconstruction, militia officers from the North and South formed the association with the goal of obtaining better equipment and training by educating Congress on Guard requirements. Today, 148 years later, NGAUS has the same mission.
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Original text here: https://www.ngaus.org/newsroom/indiana-national-guard-unit-approved-presidential-unit-citation
[Category: National Defense]
Institute of International Bankers: Financial Services Trade Associations Recommend Targeted Recalibration of Internal TLAC Requirements
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Institute of International Bankers issued the following news release:
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Financial Services Trade Associations Recommend Targeted Recalibration of Internal TLAC Requirements
The Institute of International Bankers (IIB), together with other leading financial trade associations, submitted a joint comment letter to the Federal Reserve recommending targeted recalibration of internal total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) requirements for U.S. intermediate holding companies (IHCs) of global systemically important foreign banking organizations.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Institute of International Bankers issued the following news release:
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Financial Services Trade Associations Recommend Targeted Recalibration of Internal TLAC Requirements
The Institute of International Bankers (IIB), together with other leading financial trade associations, submitted a joint comment letter to the Federal Reserve recommending targeted recalibration of internal total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) requirements for U.S. intermediate holding companies (IHCs) of global systemically important foreign banking organizations.
Joined by the American BankersAssociation, the Institute of International Finance, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other financial trade associations, the letter recommends recalibrating certain internal TLAC requirements to better reflect firms' risk profiles and resolution strategies while preserving the Federal Reserve's objectives for orderly resolution and financial stability.
Specifically, the letter recommends reducing the required amount of internal TLAC for non-resolution entity IHCs and eliminating the separate requirement that a fixed portion of internal TLAC be issued as long-term debt. Instead, firms would be permitted greater flexibility to satisfy internal TLAC requirements through an appropriate combination of eligible capital, eligible long-term debt, and other qualifying internal instruments. The trade associations noted that review of other aspects of the TLAC and LTD framework is also warranted.
"Requirements that are excessive or that require unnecessary pre-positioning of resources can reduce reflexibility across the group, trap capital and liquidity where they may not be needed, and ultimately weaken rather than strengthen financial stability," the trade associations wrote.
According to the letter, these targeted updates would better align the framework with the smaller systemic footprint of many foreign bank IHCs, reduce unnecessary capital and liquidity fragmentation within global banking organizations, and support more effective cross-border resolution planning.
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About the Institute of International Bankers
The Institute of International Bankers (IIB) represents the U.S. operations of internationally headquartered financial institutions from more than 35 countries around the world. The membership consists of international banks that operate branches, agencies, bank subsidiaries, and broker-dealer subsidiaries in the United States. The IIB works to ensure a level playing field for these institutions, which supported $5.4 trillion in foreign direct investment by underwriting more than 70% of debt issuance in the United States by internationally headquartered companies between 2020 and 2024. These institutions also underwrote more than 40% of U.S. financing raised during this same time period and comprise the majority of U.S. primary dealers.
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About the American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $26.1 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ over 2 million people, safeguard $20.5 trillion in deposits and extend $13.7 trillion in loans.
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About the Institute of International Finance
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) is the global association of the financial industry, with about 400 members from more than 60 countries. The IIF provides its members with innovative research, unparalleled global advocacy, and access to leading industry events. Its mission is to support the financial industry in the prudent management of risks; to develop sound industry practices; and to advocate for regulatory, financial and economic policies that foster global financial stability and sustainable economic growth. For more information, visit www.iif.com.
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About the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry's one million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA).
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About the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Our members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations.
They all share one thing: They count on the U.S. Chamber to be their voice in Washington, across the country, and around the world. For more than 100 years, we have advocated for pro-business policies that help businesses create jobs and grow our economy.
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Original text here: https://www.iib.org/news/732986/Financial-Services-Trade-Associations-Recommend-Targeted-Recalibration-of-Internal-TLAC-Requirements.htm
[Category: Financial Services]
Institute of International Bankers Calls for Tailored OCC Reporting Framework for Foreign Payment Stablecoin Issuers
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Institute of International Bankers issued the following news release:
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IIB Calls for Tailored OCC Reporting Framework for Foreign Payment Stablecoin Issuers
The Institute of International Bankers (IIB) today submitted a comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the agency to adopt a tailored and flexible approach to reporting requirements for foreign payment stablecoin issuers (FPSIs) under the GENIUS Act.
While supporting the OCC's efforts to establish timely and accurate reporting, the IIB emphasized that requirements for FPSIs
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NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Institute of International Bankers issued the following news release:
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IIB Calls for Tailored OCC Reporting Framework for Foreign Payment Stablecoin Issuers
The Institute of International Bankers (IIB) today submitted a comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the agency to adopt a tailored and flexible approach to reporting requirements for foreign payment stablecoin issuers (FPSIs) under the GENIUS Act.
While supporting the OCC's efforts to establish timely and accurate reporting, the IIB emphasized that requirements for FPSIsshould focus on information reasonably necessary to assess their U.S. payment stablecoin activities and compliance with the GENIUS Act. The IIB cautioned against a "one-size-fits-all" reporting approach for foreign and domestic issuers and advocated for requirements tailored to the OCC's oversight of the U.S. activities of FPSIs.
"Our members are at the forefront of payments and digital asset innovation, and their participation will be important to building a competitive and globally integrated U.S. stablecoin market," said IIB's CEO, Beth Zorc. "A tailored reporting framework that recognizes the distinct structure and operations of foreign issuers can provide regulators with the information they need while supporting cross-border innovation and strengthening U.S. leadership in digital finance."
The IIB's recommendations include allowing FPSIs to use reasonably equivalent home-country regulatory reports and accounting standards, establishing an appropriate process for requesting confidential treatment of certain information, and providing greater flexibility for amended reports. The IIB also identified several technical changes intended to improve the accuracy and workability of the OCC's proposed reporting framework.
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The Institute of International Bankers (IIB) represents the U.S. operations of internationally headquartered financial institutions from more than 35 countries around the world. The membership consists of international banks that operate branches, agencies, bank subsidiaries, and broker-dealer subsidiaries in the United States. The IIB works to ensure a level playing field for these institutions, which supported $5.4 trillion in foreign direct investment by underwriting more than 70% of debt issuance in the United States by internationally headquartered companies between 2020 and 2024. These institutions also underwrote more than 40% of U.S. financing raised during this same time period and comprise the majority of U.S. primary dealers.
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Original text here: https://www.iib.org/news/733030/IIB-Calls-for-Tailored-OCC-Reporting-Framework-for-Foreign-Payment-Stablecoin-Issuers.htm
[Category: Financial Services]
Entrepreneurs' Organization: Leader You Think You Are vs. The Leader You Actually Are: How Behavioral Data Closes the Gap
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following statement on Aug. 12, 2026, by founder of Aptive Index Jason P. Carroll and strategic advisor Joe Wargo:
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The Leader You Think You Are vs. The Leader You Actually Are: How Behavioral Data Closes the Gap
After quadrupling his company's revenue, one leader realized his leadership style created blind spots that success had camouflaged. Behavioral data highlighted how differently team members responded to direction and accountability, helping him develop practical strategies to become a more effective leader.
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following statement on Aug. 12, 2026, by founder of Aptive Index Jason P. Carroll and strategic advisor Joe Wargo:
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The Leader You Think You Are vs. The Leader You Actually Are: How Behavioral Data Closes the Gap
After quadrupling his company's revenue, one leader realized his leadership style created blind spots that success had camouflaged. Behavioral data highlighted how differently team members responded to direction and accountability, helping him develop practical strategies to become a more effective leader.
Someof the growth at my previous company happened in spite of me, not because of me. That's a hard sentence to write, but it is true.
My father ran his company for over three decades. Revenue flatlined at $20 million USD for more than a decade, and his leadership style was simple: yell, curse, pay people as little as possible, and throw them out when they stopped doing what he wanted. After pursuing me for five years to take over, I agreed, but with ground rules. Leadership and culture would change. He pushed back hard. His exact words: "You can try your hippy dippy crap in Austin, but when it fails, you have to do things my way."
It did not fail. I was able to 4X the company from $20 million to $80 million USD, and the only thing that fundamentally changed was culture. We built real values, hired and fired by them, and created an environment where people wanted to show up.
Why Success Made Me Blind
And that success made me blind. I came in seeing myself as the opposite of my dad, strong and assertive but not a dictator, the kind of leader who paints a big vision and gives people freedom to execute. But two things were happening that I missed entirely.
I was steamrolling, walking into rooms with the answer already formed and not hearing anyone's ideas. And the long leash I thought was empowering was leaving people stranded, because my team needed direction and accountability, not just a big vision.
I thought I was being the kind leader. Turns out, the kindest thing I could have done was give people clear expectations and hold them to it. My dad's "hippy dippy" line stung at the time, but he wasn't completely wrong about my blind spot.
How Behavioral Data Opened My Eyes
I didn't see any of this until I saw the data. When we started using psychometric tools, I discovered a core assumption I had operated under for years was flat wrong. I believed nobody wants to be told what to do, because that is how I'm wired. Give me rigid instructions and I will push back and find a new job. So, I assumed everyone felt the same, but the data showed the opposite. Most people prefer clear instruction and want to be held accountable, and I had lumped accountability and micromanagement into the same bucket when they are very different if done well.
That was the moment I realized how wide the gap can be between the leader you think you are and the leader you actually are. And in my experience, the more successful you have been, the harder that gap is to see.
The Caricature Problem
Here is a pattern I see constantly through my work at Aptive Index: A founder operating at 100 miles an hour expects everyone to match that pace, and when they can't, the leader starts forming a fixed picture of each person, a caricature built on disappointment rather than understanding. Once that image hardens, every interaction filters through it and the relationship spirals.
We are all wired this way. When we encounter ambiguity in someone's behavior, we close the circuit by making the easiest assumption available, and that assumption almost always comes from our own perspective. Objective behavioral data breaks this pattern by taking interpretation out of the equation, so instead of guessing why someone operates the way they do, you can see the drives behind their behavior and lead them accordingly.
Red Flags and Index Cards
Once I understood this, I started making changes that were almost embarrassingly practical. I gave every executive team member a red flag on a wooden stick. Each quarter, they got one, and when they raised it, I had to shut up and listen. Whatever we were doing stopped until they had finished speaking and asked for my feedback. It was a powerful correction against my tendency to barrel forward before people even voiced disagreement.
In meetings, the loudest voice usually wins, and most often that was me. I started passing out index cards, had everyone write down their answer, and read their responses before opening discussion.
The data also showed how some people are verbal processors who thrive in brainstorming, while others need time and space before they can bring their best thinking. So before key meetings, I started sending emails laying out the topics and my initial thinking, giving people a chance to process and push back in writing before we sat down together.
None of these changes required me to become a different person. They required me to stop assuming everyone thinks the way I do and to build systems that gave people what they actually needed.
Why Leaders Resist This
If the path to better leadership is this practical, why do so many leaders avoid it? Because seeing the data means admitting that your behaviors have caused harm. That the way you have been leading has had consequences you never intended.
The brain takes a shortcut here. When we see a behavior that is not working, the easiest conclusion is an identity statement: I steamroll, so I must be a bad leader. I can't delegate, so I must be a difficult person. Those conclusions trigger shame, and shame makes people dig in rather than change.
I think about it like a field of tall grass. We walk the same neural pathway over and over because the grass is beaten down from hundreds of trips. Data shows you that path might not be the best one. But choosing a different route means hacking through tall grass, doing it again the next day, and again the day after that, until the new path is worn in and the old one grows over.
That is hard work. And most of us would rather call ourselves self-aware than actually measure it. Until you measure it, you are leading blind.
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Contributed to EO by Jason P. Carroll, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Aptive Index, an AI-powered behavioral assessment platform that helps companies hire, build teams, and develop self-aware leaders -- and where Joe Wargo (EO Pacific Diamond Bridge) serves as a strategic advisor.
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Original text here: https://eonetwork.org/blog/the-leader-you-think-you-are-vs-the-leader-you-actually-are-how-behavioral-data-closes-the-gap/
[Category: Business]
American Institute of Architects Iowa Receives 2026 Power of Associations Silver Award for Search for Shelter Program
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 13 -- The American Institute of Architects Iowa issued the following news release:
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AIA Iowa Receives 2026 Power of Associations Silver Award for Search for Shelter Program
The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter has been honored with a 2026 ASAE Power of Associations Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in recognition of its outstanding Search for Shelter Program, an initiative that demonstrates the powerful role associations play in solving challenges, strengthening industries and professions, and improving communities.
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 13 -- The American Institute of Architects Iowa issued the following news release:
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AIA Iowa Receives 2026 Power of Associations Silver Award for Search for Shelter Program
The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter has been honored with a 2026 ASAE Power of Associations Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in recognition of its outstanding Search for Shelter Program, an initiative that demonstrates the powerful role associations play in solving challenges, strengthening industries and professions, and improving communities.
TheASAE Power of Associations Awards recognize associations that leverage their unique ability to convene stakeholders, inspire collaboration, and drive meaningful change. Through innovative programs, partnerships, and advocacy efforts, award recipients exemplify how associations create lasting impact that extends well beyond the members they serve.
The Search for Shelter Program seeks to help local and regional affordable housing organizations envision beautiful, innovative design solutions for projects that previously existed only in written form. Search for Shelter brings together volunteer design professionals to create pro bono solutions for design projects submitted by Iowa affordable housing and/or homeless nonprofit organizations. The results can then be used by the agency to attain project funding, promote the organization, and serve as preliminary development plans. Past partners include Humility Homes & Services in Davenport and New Visions Homeless Services in Council Bluffs.
"ASAE's Power of Associations Awards recognize the very best of what our community can accomplish," said ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, AAiP. "This recognition honors organizations that don't simply advance their own missions - they bring people together to solve complex challenges, strengthen industries and professions, and create lasting benefits for society. AIA Iowa has demonstrated the vision, leadership, and commitment to make a meaningful difference, and we are proud to recognize Search for Shelter as one of this year's outstanding achievements."
"A core tenet of AIA Iowa's mission is to advocate for the health and safety of the public," said Jessica Reinert, Hon. AIA Iowa, Executive Director. "Search for Shelter goes above and beyond that call, providing invaluable design work for the benefit of some of our most at-risk neighbors. We are proud of our members who demonstrate time and again their commitment to improving lives with good design."
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Original text here: https://www.aiaiowa.org/news/733003/AIA-Iowa-Receives-2026-Power-of-Associations-Silver-Award-for-Search-for-Shelter-Program.htm
[Category: Architecture]
AHCA/NCAL Announces 2026 Provider ACE Award Recipients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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AHCA/NCAL Announces 2026 Provider ACE Award Recipients
Association recognizes extraordinary long term care, senior living professionals dedicated to serving seniors and individuals with disabilities
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) today announced the recipients for the 2026 Provider Achieving Care Excellence (ACE) Awards Program, formerly known as the AHCA/NCAL Awards Program.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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AHCA/NCAL Announces 2026 Provider ACE Award Recipients
Association recognizes extraordinary long term care, senior living professionals dedicated to serving seniors and individuals with disabilities
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) today announced the recipients for the 2026 Provider Achieving Care Excellence (ACE) Awards Program, formerly known as the AHCA/NCAL Awards Program.Each year, AHCA/NCAL recognizes the outstanding contributions of leaders and frontline staff in the long term and post-acute care profession from around the country. The awardees demonstrate a commitment to excellence, improving the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities in their communities.
"The honorees exemplify outstanding leadership, professionalism, and dedication to both their residents and their colleagues," said AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Clif Porter. "We are proud to recognize their commitment to delivering exceptional care, fostering innovation, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve every day."
The 2026 Provider ACE Awards recipients are:
AHCA Leader of the Year: Donna Baker, Director of Quality, Risk and Compliance at Maine Veterans' Home in Augusta, Maine
With more than 32 years of experience dedicated to long term care, clinical leadership, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, education, and resident advocacy, Baker has devoted the past 19 years of her career to Maine Veterans' Homes, where she provides strategic leadership and oversight across the organization's long term care communities. Baker is certified in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement and healthcare compliance. Her leadership has contributed to significant organizational achievements, including three Maine Veterans' Homes attaining the AHCA/NCAL Gold Quality Award for sustained excellence in quality and performance. Baker remains a visible and trusted presence, demonstrating that exceptional leadership is rooted in service, connection, and purpose.
AHCA Noble Caregiver: Macy McMann, Social Worker at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo, Iowa
As a social worker, McMann plays a critical role in enhancing the well-being of the Rose Haven residents through individualized support, ensuring that each resident's emotional, social, and psychological needs are fully addressed. She builds meaningful relationships with residents, advocates for resident choice, and serves as a trusted resource to staff across all disciplines. From her beginnings as a certified nursing assistant to her current role, McMann has remained deeply committed to serving others in this small, rural community. Her compassion, advocacy, and unwavering respect have enriched the lives of residents and strengthened the entire Rose Haven community.
NCAL Leader of the Year: Melissa McCorquodale, Senior Living Administrator at Good Samaritan Society - Ridge View Estates in Pipestone, Minn.
A champion of quality with a lifelong career in long term care, McCorquodale led Ridge View Estates to earn the 2025 AHCA/NCAL Silver Quality Award. Her dedication extends beyond her own community, serving as a national examiner for the program and has supported other Good Samaritan Society facilities in achieving both Bronze and Silver Quality Awards. McCorquodale extends her leadership at the national level by serving as a member of the NCAL Policy & Regulatory Committee and the NCAL Quality Committee and was a former AHCA/NCAL Future Leader. In addition, McCorquodale is involved at the state level with Care Providers of Minnesota and contributes to her local community through various committees.
NCAL Noble Caregiver: Kyle Grover, Maintenance Manager at Brookdale Senior Living Florence in Florence, N.J.
For the past four years, Grover has overseen the upkeep, safety, and overall comfort of the community's residents. Grover exemplifies a genuine passion for his work, combining hands-on technical skill with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of the seniors he serves each day. He approaches every task not simply as a job to complete but as an opportunity to connect with and support the people around him. His calm, steady presence and willingness to go above and beyond have made him a trusted figure among residents, families, and staff alike, and his unwavering dedication makes him an invaluable part of the Brookdale Florence community.
In addition to these awards, the Provider ACE Awards Program also includes the Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Award and the Jan Thayer Pioneer Award to recognize individuals who have made significant national contributions to advancing quality long term care and the senior living profession, respectively. The recipients of these awards will be announced later this month.
To learn more about the Provider ACE Awards categories, please visit HERE (https://www.providermagazine.com/awards/Pages/default.aspx).
All Provider ACE Award recipients will be honored during Delivering Solutions 26, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, held this October in Boston, Mass.
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Original text here: https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Press-Releases/Pages/AHCA-NCAL-Announces-2026-Provider-ACE-Award-Recipients.aspx
[Category: Health Care]
