​HCAOA is proud to announce the Top 16 Finalists for the 2023 Caregiver of the Year Award.  The overall Caregiver of the Year will be announced during the 2023 National Home Care Conference [https://www.hcaoa.org/national-home-care-conference.html] on October 24, 2023. The Caregiver of the Year will receive a $2,000 cash award and an all-expenses paid trip to Chicago for the conference to be recognized in front of industry leaders.

​Time is of the essence! In just three days, the opportunity to honor your extraordinary caregivers for the prestigious Caregiver of the Year Award will come to a close. Don't let this chance slip through your fingers - nominate your exceptional caregiver before it's too late!

Don’t forget to submit your nominations for the 2023 Caregiver of the Year Award. The cash prize has doubled from $1,000 to $2,000 as a result of the kind investment from HCAOA partner Careswitch. Don’t miss out on this generous cash prize! The deadline has been extended to August 11 and HCAOA hopes to see at least 4,300+ nominations from each of our member agencies. In addition to the cash prize, the overall winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to the HCAOA conference in Chicago. So don’t delay and submit your nominations today! We look forward to seeing you in Chicago.

HCAOA recently reported on a new study that found that many home care agencies may overestimate how engaged and fulfilled their caregivers are with their work: 73% of agencies said caregivers feel fulfilled, however, caregivers are three times more likely to experience anxiety and depression than the average U.S. population. We offer a solution: recognition. You can show your caregivers just how much you value the important work they do by nominating them for the 2023 Caregiver of the Year Award. It's easy - the nomination form is just four simple questions.

​Today, nominations are officially open for the 2023 HCAOA Caregiver of the Year Award, which will be presented during the National Home Care Conference this October in Chicago. HCAOA encourages EVERY ONE OF OUR 4,300+ member agencies to nominate at least one caregiver so we can recognize and honor the top caregivers across the country who provide care and services at home. They deserve this honor for their compassion, commitment, and excellence!

​Several members and representatives of HCAOA Connecticut gathered at the state Capitol in Hartford last week to present Outstanding Leadership Awards from the Chapter to two state legislators that were not able to be presented in person over the past several years due to the pandemic.
 
Sen. Joan Hartley of Waterbury received the 2020 Outstanding Leadership Award and Sen. Derek Slap of West Hartford received the 2021 Outstanding Leadership Award.
 
The 2023 Outstanding Leadership Awards will be presented during the Connecticut Chapter Conference on Wednesday, June 14.

​Many home care agencies are struggling to find enough caregivers to meet the growing demand for services. During this unprecedented workforce shortage, there is one thing agencies can do to recognize the caregiver stars they already have on their team. ​Nominate a caregiver for the 2022 Caregiver of the Year Award for his or her dedication to caring for clients and their families. The top caregiver will receive a $1,000 cash award and receive an all-expenses paid trip to the HCAOA conference in Orlando in September to be recognized in front of industry leaders.

​Nominations are now open for the HCAOA 2022 Caregiver of the Year Award. Recognize one of your top caregivers for their compassion and commitment to providing exemplary care to your clients and their families. HCAOA’s goal is to have at least half of our members nominate a caregiver for this prestigious award.

​The nomination process is streamlined so that it’s easy and fast to submit your best caregiver.  

​Honor a caregiver from your agency for his or her dedication to caring for clients and their families with a nomination for a 2022 HCAOA Caregiver of the Year Award. Home care aides are the face of home care agencies, and their work is on the frontlines—in the homes of your clients. Recognize your workers for their compassion, commitment, and excellence in home care.
 
Stay tuned for an announcement when nominations are open. In the meantime, start thinking about who you will nominate from your agency!