NCAL Awards Program

Nominations for the 2024 NCAL Awards Program are now open! NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those inspiring leaders and unsung colleagues who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service in the long term care profession.

The NCAL Awards Program recognizes assisted living employees from around the country who demonstrate exemplary work within the profession. may nominate eligible candidates in either category:

• ​NCAL Leader of the Year: Recognizes an assisted living Administrator/Executive Director, Director of Nursing, or someone in a regional leadership position within the assisted living community.

• Noble Caregiver in Assisted Living Award: Recognizes frontline caregivers, support and office staff from any department including, but not limited to, direct care staff from nursing (CNAs, LNAs, LPNs), support/office staff, housekeeping, dietary, activities/recreation, laundry, and maintenance departments within assisted living.

For more information, please refer to the NCAL Rules and Guidelines.