Largest International Senior Community Marketing Contest Launched

Online, July 22, 2011 (Newswire.com) - RetirementHomes.com, North America's most popular online senior community directory, is announcing a call for entries for its first annual marketing awards contest, the MOMBAs. This inaugural contest recognizes the best marketing achievements by senior living facilities worldwide, in 10 unique categories.

The MOMBA awards recognize the most creative and original programs used by senior living communities across the continuum of care, from assisted living to active living. The inaugural MOMBA categories include:

Best Traditional Advertising Campaign
Best Website
Best Internal Resident Communication
Best Event Marketing
Best Move-in Specials and Promotions
Best Resident Events and Trips
Best Resident Amenities
Best Social Media Presence or Campaign
Best Brand and Brand Management
Judge's Choice

Communities and their residents or staff are welcome to make submissions in multiple categories at www.RetirementHomes.com/MOMBA

Once submissions have been closed on Aug. 12, you'll get to vote on your favorites as finalists. Afterwards, our panel of expert judges will review the finalist submissions for the MOMBA Awards.

Assisting Retiremenhomes.com will be five expert judges, including:

Jeff Dailey, CEO, Senior.com
Jeff DeBevec, VP, Communications, Belmont Village Senior Living
Ryndell Little, VP, GlynnDevins Advertising and Marketing
Irving Stackpole, Founder, Stackpole and Associates
Harold Urman, Co-Founder, Vital Research

Winners will be announced at an exclusive event sponsored by RetirementHomes.com in Las Vegas on Sept. 19. Stop by the RetirementHomes.com booth at the American Health Care Association Convention to find out how to get your exclusive invitation to the winner's announcement.

Get your favorite Senior Living Community a MOMBA! Make your submission today at www.RetirementHomes.com/MOMBA

For contest rules, please contact:

Robert Walker
Toll-Free: 888-544-9124 x. 243, or E-mail: [email protected]

About RetirementHomes.com:

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* Retirement Homes
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* Golf Communities
* Active Living Communities
* Independent Living Communities
* Alzheimer's Care Communities
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* Long Term Care Facilities
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As a gateway to retirement living, RetirementHomes.com offers information and services for seniors, families, directors, vendors, job seekers and health professionals who are looking for a trusted resource.