PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) was recently named a Silver Award Winner in the SIAAwards (Service Industry Advertising Awards) with its newly redesigned senior living community websites.

In addition, the 2020 Art is Ageless® calendar was a merit award winner in the competition. Art is Ageless is a trademarked program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, a faith-based not-for-profit organization with 16 retirement communities Kansas and Missouri. Each community holds a juried art competition exclusively for people age 65 and older. Winning art is entered in a masterpiece level competition. Periodic programs and classes are held throughout the year to encourage seniors to express their creativity.

The 2020 Art is Ageless® Calendar features artwork selected from the masterpiece level of PMMA’s Art is Ageless competition. The website is at ArtIsAgeless.org.

SIAAwards, started in 2003, is the only advertising awards to specifically recognize advertising achievements in the service industry. There are 26 categories judged.

More than 1,800 entries were received for this year’s competition from more than 600 advertising agencies and 825 institutions. A national panel of judges evaluated and rated entries in eight groups and 26 categories.

SIAAwards recognizes the creativity and communication accomplishments of the service industry, recognizing the best service industry advertisement, print communications, websites, TV Radio and electronic communications, and social media.

PMMA began in Newton, Kan., in 1949 and now has 16 senior living communities and two hospices in Kansas and Missouri, and a new campus under development in Colorado Springs. It offers independent and assisted living, long-term care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, respite care and adult day services. Learn more about the nonprofit organization at PMMA.org

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Nicole Schings is the Director of Member Services and Business Development. Nicole joined the association in 2018, and oversees our Member Services program, our Partnership and Associate Member relationships, and our online education system. A graduate of Washburn University, Nicole uses her 22 years of experience in the association world to enhance the support of our members, problem solve their issues and bring new partners into the LeadingAge Kansas family. Outside of work, Nicole is passionate about geocaching and moments spent with her dog, Blu. You can reach Nicole directly at 785.670.8048.