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2025 Photo & Testimonial Contest

About AALC’s 2025 Photo & Testimonial Contest

June 1 - July 31, 2025


Each year, we look forward to launching our Photo & Testimonial Contest — a celebration of the moments that capture the true spirit of Supportive Living (SL). We’re proud to receive hundreds of heartfelt entries that showcase the vibrant lives, connections, and possibilities made possible through SL. This year, we invite you to share photos and testimonials that highlight our gratitude for Supportive Living and its vital role in enriching the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

We’re looking for entries that highlight all the ways Supportive Living communities empower seniors and individuals with disabilities to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
So grab your camera and sharpen your pencil — it’s time to start capturing the moments that make your community shine! Share your stories and snapshots with the entire SL family during the 2025 "Grateful Living is Supportive Living" Photo and Testimonial Contest!
Check Out Our Past Winners!

2021 Photo & Testimonial Winners
2022 Photo & Testimonial Winners
2023 Photo & Testimonial Winners
2024 Photo & Testimonial Winners

Prizes!

Winning entries from both the photo and testimonial contests will receive cash donations to sponsor resident or employee activities at the Supportive Living communities they represent!

1st Place: $200 cash donation
2nd Place: $100 cash donation
3rd Place: $50 cash donation




2025 Contest Rules

Photo Contest Overview

Your photo entries should capture the spirit of Supportive Living and show why we’re grateful for the vibrant, fulfilling lives our residents are living each day. Highlight how Supportive Living helps residents thrive — and why their journeys inspire gratitude and hope!

Photo ideas might include:

  • Residents visiting and sharing a laugh with friends.
  • Photos capturing touching moments.
  • Residents taking part in an arts and crafts and outdoor activities.
  • Photos of the residents as they exercise, cook and create!

 Submit photos by July 31, 2025.

 HOW TO ENTER:

Email photos to: info@me-comm.com

Limit of 4 photos per email! Please do not embed photos into PDFs or Word documents!

Each email should include:
Community Name:
Contact Person:
Phone #:

Each photo submitted should have a description and the name of the individual(s) in the photo.

Sample:
Photo 1: Easter Crafts
Description: Sam and Julie Smith (residents) enjoy decorating Easter eggs

Deadline for entries is July 31, 2025

Testimonial Contest Overview

Each testimonial entry should share why you are grateful for Supportive Living — highlighting how it has created a place where residents build friendships, feel safe, enjoy healthier lifestyles, and experience greater purpose and connection.

 For instance, a testimonial could mention:

  • How community activities have encouraged the resident to start focusing on being physically active.
  • How a resident found a network of friends who have greatly improved their sense of wellbeing.
  • How a resident has become involved in new activities introduced through the SL community.
  • How family is at ease knowing the resident is surrounded by friends and necessary support system.

 Each entry will be limited to 100 words or less.

 Submit testimonials by July 31, 2025

HOW TO ENTER:

Email testimonials to: info@me-comm.com

Each email should include:
Community Name:
Contact Person:
Phone #:

Each testimonial should be provided on a word document. Include a photo of the resident for each testimonial submitted.

Deadline for entries is July 31, 2025

Affordable Assisted Living Coalition
P.O. Box 1245
Springfield, IL  62705


AALC is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.


AALC ACKNOWLEDGES & APPRECIATES THE SUPPORT OF OUR 2025 CROWN MEMBER


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