The Annual Illinois Health Care Association Excellence Award Program is now closed.

Nominations Will Open Again Spring 2027  

Please help us congratulate our 2026 IHCA Excellence Award winners who truly exemplify what "excellence in long term care" means. We are honored to recognize as long term care ambassadors who pride themselves in excelling for their residents and fellow staff members.

2026 Excellence Award Winners!

Long Term Care Center of the Year | Clinton Manor Living Center

Administrator of the Year | Jade Nieman | Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Administrator's Choice of the Year | Shelley Johnson | Liberty Village of Rochelle

Housekeeping Professional of the Year | Laura Kempfer | Coulterville Rehab and Health Care Center

Activity Director of the Year | Brooklyn Frailey | Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation

Support Staff of the Year | Megan Brown | Seminary Manor

Dietary / Food Services of the Year | Iwona Duda | The Springs at Monarch Landing 

Social Worker of the Year | Lena Blanchard | Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation 

Facility / Maintenance of the Year | Jeffrey Cook | Seminary Manor

Social Media of the Year | Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living

Associate Member of the Year | Saric Consulting, Inc.