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Celebrating Dedication & Compassion: Congratulations to Top 16 HCAOA Caregiver Award Finalists

9/20/2023

 
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​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.
Vicki Hoak, HCAOA CEO, said, “This year has been nothing short of extraordinary, with an astounding 500 nominations received. HCAOA extends our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who submitted nominations, showcasing the remarkable dedication and compassion caregivers display daily to support their clients.”

While all of our nominees deserve commendation for their outstanding work, our Top 16 Finalists truly shine brightly in their commitment to enhancing the lives of those they care for. 

The 2023 HCAOA Caregiver of the Year Award Finalists are:

  • Endam “Blossom” Ajeck of Assisting Hands, Villa Park, IL
  • Michael Ayres of Home Helpers Home Care, Minot, ND
  • Victoria Bailiff of Right at Home, West Des Moines, IA
  • Talene Campbell of Assistance Home Care, Saint Charles, MO
  • Venus Campbell of A Place at Home, Berwyn, PA
  • Karen Dixon of BAYADA Home Health Care, Charlestown, MA
  • Shelly Erickson of Right at Home, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Cassandra Floyd of Caring Senior Service, Nashville, TN
  • Eileen Heitz of SYNERGY HomeCare, East Haven, CT
  • Maryann Lakey of ComForCare, Vancouver, WA
  • Laura Lepowsky of Alternative Senior Care, Sauk Centre, MN
  • Warren McAdams of MGA Homecare, Austin, TX
  • Eulodia Ortiz of Visiting Angels, Matawan, NJ
  • Gloria Proto of Senior Helpers, Rock Hill, SC
  • Kim Travis of Arosa, Swansboro, NC
  • Kim Wilson of Private Home Care, St. Louis, MO

Click HERE to learn more about the Top 16 Finalists. And click here for a full list of ALL 2023 nominations. 
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