The Annual Illinois Health Care Association Excellence Award Program recognizes the outstanding accomplishments that happens in long term care centers throughout Illinois.  Not only does this awards program recognize the amazing work by staff but also the work of centers as a whole.  Now, more than ever is the time to nominate your staff and center for astonishing efforts that have been exemplified to residents throughout this year.

Please take a few moments to nominate a staff member or your facility for the 2025 IHCA Excellence Award! Nominations must be submitted by July 31st!

If you are interested in submitting a 2025 IHCA Excellence Award nomination for a staff member, please use this link.

If you are interested in submitting a 2025 IHCA Excellence Award nomination for a Long Term Care facility, please use this link.

For more information or if you have questions about the Excellence Award program, please email Jackie Webb | jwebb@ihca.com.

2024 Illinois Health Care Association Excellence Award Winners!

Long Term Care Center of the Year: Medina Nursing CenterAdministrator of the Year:

Melissa Francque | Exceptional Care and Training Center (Cornerstone Special Care)

Administrator’s Choice of the Year: Robyn Bigley | Pittsfield Manor

Business Office Professional of the Year: Sheila Cometto | Coulterville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Dietary / Food Services Professional of the Year: Sharon Wilson | Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living

Environmental Services Professional of the Year: Davin Helfrich | Exceptional Care and Training Center (Cornerstone Special Care)

Social Services Professional of the Year: Jane Thompson-Smith | Richland Nursing and Rehab

Media / Photography of the Year: Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living