Awards

2022

Compass Award

Compass Award from Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague to ESOP, commending organizations, programs, and individuals across the state who are working to guide Ohioans toward financial literacy and empowerment.

2022

Today’s Caregiver Friendly Award

Today’s Caregiver Friendly Award from Today’s Caregiver to WeCare…Because You Do, recognizing it as an outstanding service designed with the best interest of caregivers and their loved ones in mind.

2019

Partnership of the Year Award

Partnership of the Year Award from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). Awarded to ESOP, a program of Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging since 2017

2016

Community Partnership Award

Community Partnership Award from ESOP – Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People

2015

Award of Excellence

Award of Excellence – Small Construction from the Cleveland Engineering Society for building of headquarters

2014

Sharen Eckert Leadership in Advocacy Award

Sharen Eckert Leadership in Advocacy Award from the Alzheimer’s Association Independent Living Awards

2012

Excellence in Research and Education Award

Excellence in Research and Education Award from LeadingAge to the Margaret Blenkner Research Institute

2010

Independent Living Award

Independent Living Award: Research and Education from the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging to the Margaret Blenkner Research Institute

2000

Best Practices in Human Resources and Aging Award

Best Practices in Human Resources and Aging Award from the American Society on Aging in collaboration with Brookdale Center on Aging at Hunter College

1999

Honor Award

Honor Award from the Ohio Landscapers Association and Cleveland Botanical Garden as part of the Landscape Ohio! Landscape Enhancement Awards Program. The award was presented for the exterior courtyard at Kethley House to Benjamin Rose Institute, Royal Landscape Gardening Inc., and Vertechs Design Inc.

1998

Social Accountability Award

Social Accountability Award from LeadingAge Ohio, then known as the Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes and Housing for the Aging, “in recognition of a significant contribution to social justice, cultural diversity, equal opportunity and harmonious ethnic relations.”

1997

Project in Progress Award

Project in Progress: Best in Category to Kethley House at Benjamin Rose Place and Herman Gibans Fodor Inc. from SAGE (the Society for the Advancement of Gerontological Environments)

1997

President’s Award

President’s Award from SHAD (Shaker Heights Area Development) for “the landmark construction of Kethley House.”

1996

Excellence in Community Service Award

Excellence in Community Service Award to Community Services Division from LeadingAge Ohio, then known as the Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes and Housing for the Aging, for outstanding effort in providing community services for older people.

1987

Dr. Arnold L. Heller Memorial Award

Dr. Arnold L. Heller Memorial Award from the Menorah Park Center for the Aging, “for its contribution to the field of geriatrics and gerontology”

1984

Affirmative Action Award

Affirmative Action Award from LeadingAge Ohio, then known as the Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes and Housing for the Aging, in recognition of “long-time commitment and extraordinary service in aging regardless of race or religion”