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.

Nominations for our next series of Excellence Awards will open May 2026. 

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

Congratulations to our 2025 Excellence Award Winners! These individuals truly exemplify what "excellence in long term care" really means and the Illinois Health Care Association is honored to recognize them as such.

2025 Excellence Award Winners!

Long Term Care Center of the Year | The Springs of Monarch Landing

Associate Member of the Year | HPSI Purchasing Services

Administrator of the Year | Jenny Pierce | Saline Care Nursing and Rehabilitation

Administrator's Choice of the Year | Julie Howard | Hawthorne Inn of Danville

Business Office Professional of the Year | Evelyn Osterloo | Manor Court of Freeport

Activity Director of the Year | Jennifer Wuebbles | Coulterville Rehab and Health Care Center

Environmental Services of the Year | Christina Boyd | Coulterville Rehab and Health Care Center

Dietary / Food Services of the Year | Dee McDuffee | Coulterville Rehab and Health Care Center

Social Services of the Year | Christy Davenport | Pittsfield Manor

Facility / Maintenance of the Year | Tom Gooch | Hawthorne Inn of Danville

Social Media of the Year | Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living