2023 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program Now Open!
Nominations for the 2023 ACHA/NCAL Awards Program are now open! AHCA/NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those in their community who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service in the long term care profession.
All nominations are available via Award Force. Members are encouraged to check back on each of AHCA and NCAL’s award pages for more information, including rules and guidelines. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, June 9, 2023.
The AHCA Awards Program honors individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of lives of residents and their surrounding communities. All AHCA member facilities are encouraged to apply, including skilled nursing facilities, short and long term care facilities, Not for Profit (NFP) long term care providers, intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) residential services providers (including intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/IID), and other individuals who work in the long term care field, including direct care, education, researching, and resident advocacy.
Members may nominate eligible candidates in either category:
- AHCA Leader of the Year Award
- AHCA Noble Caregiver Award
Please see the AHCA Rules and Guidelines for more information.
Visit the webpage for the Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Award, which recognizes an individual that has made significant national contributions to advancing quality performance in long-term and/or post-acute care, including either skilled nursing or assisted living settings.
The NCAL Awards Program recognizes assisted living employees from around the country who demonstrate exemplary work within the profession. Each year, members may nominate colleagues for four categories:
- NCAL Leader of the Year
- Noble Caregiver in Assisted Living Award
For more information, please refer to the NCAL Rules and Guidelines.
Please visit the webpage for the Jan Thayer Pioneer Award, which recognizes individuals who have moved the senior care profession forward, positively affecting the lives of those served and those who serve. Recipients must demonstrate dedication, leadership and considerable contributions to the senior care profession.
Honorees in each category will be recognized at AHCA/NCAL’s Annual Convention and Expo October 1-4, 2023, in Denver, Colorado.
NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20
Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15
