Nominations for the 2025 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program are now open! This program recognizes exceptional individuals who go above and beyond and make extraordinary contributions to the long term care profession.Please be aware that AHCA/NCAL will
not receive nominations for the AHCA and NCAL Leaders of the Year and Noble Caregivers in 2025. Because Delivering Solutions 24 was forced to be canceled last year, those
recipients will be honored at
Delivering Solutions 25 in Las Vegas, Nevada this October.
AHCA/NCAL is accepting nominations for the following two awards to also be honored at Delivering Solutions 25:
- Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Award: This award recognizes an individual who 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. Please see the AHCA Rules and Guidelines for more information.
- Jan Thayer Pioneer Award: This NCAL award 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, For more information, please refer to the NCAL Rules and Guidelines.
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern.Please note that in order to submit a nomination, you must create a free Award Force account, AHCA/NCAL’s awards platform. Please reach out to
Erin Walsh at AHCA/NCAL with questions about submitting a nomination.