Excellence in Home Care Awards

2027 Award Nominations Are Open!

Since 2012, HCAF has been honoring exceptional home care professionals with the Excellence in Home Care Awards, recognizing those who provide outstanding service and quality care. These awards highlight individuals who epitomize the essence of home care, putting others' needs first.

We invite you to nominate caregivers, leaders, clinicians, or advocates who consistently demonstrate excellence and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

The nomination process is quick and easy, allowing you to celebrate the positive aspects of the home care industry and honor those driven by genuine compassion. A committee of industry leaders carefully reviews nominations. Award recipients will be honored at a special ceremony during HomeCareCon, HCAF’s 38th Annual Conference & Trade Show, held July 27–30, 2027, in Orlando, FL.

Nominations close May 1, 2027

For more information or inquiries, please call (850) 222-8967 or send us a message.

Submit a Nomination

Help us recognize the people who make exceptional home care possible. Select the appropriate award category below to submit your nomination.

Outstanding Leader

Professional Caregiver

Paraprofessional Caregiver

Not sure which award is the right fit?

Explore each award below to view eligibility requirements, qualifications, and past recipients.

Terri Santangelo Outstanding Leader Award

This award is in honor of HCAF's beloved former president, Terri Santangelo. The recipient of this award will exemplify all the qualities that Terri consistently displayed as a true leader in the home care industry and will honor a home care clinical or office supervisor who has made outstanding contributions in motivating staff to achieve excellence in home care service.

Candidate Qualifications

Outstanding personal and professional leadership qualities
Exemplary team spirit
Excellent problem-solving skills
Creativity
Innovative spirit
Dedication to patient and staff satisfaction
Active HCAF member in good standing at both the time of nomination and award presentation

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Past Recipients

2026: Dr. Dominic Aloma, United Care Home Health Services
2025: Rebecca Marshall, Mederi Caretenders
2024: Rose Aker, Aker Kasten Home Health Care
2023: Lady Michelle Servillas, Professional Nurses Home Care
2022: Nicole Moran, Millennium Home Care
2021: Jonathan Hollander, Lee Health Home Health
2020: Maria Matteson, BayCare Home Care
2019: John Tyrkala, Home Care Now
2018: Karen Lampert-Riley, Indian River Home Care
2017: Ann Moore, Kindred At Home
2016: Carol Costa, Munroe Regional Homecare
2015: Colleen Christmas, Oasis Home Care
2014: Lisa Rittenberg, Caring Associates
2013: Alina Moser, Brookdale Senior Living
2012: Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez-Viada, United HomeCare

Bobby Lolley Distinguished Professional Caregiver Award

This award, named in honor of Bobby Lolley, RN — HCAF’s former Executive Director, longtime home health clinician, and Home Care Hall of Fame inductee — recognizes a professional clinician who is directly involved in day-to-day home care services and consistently delivers outstanding, patient-centered care in the home.

Candidate Qualifications

Longevity
Dependability
Commitment
Strong team spirit
Sensitivity to the needs of clients
Professionalism in dealing with challenging situations
Active HCAF member in good standing at both the time of nomination and award presentation

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Past Recipients

2026: Jill Van Der Westhuizen, Health First
2025: Reena Santos, CenterWell Home Health
2024: Marianne Sivak, Cypress at Home
2023: Autum Minick, Health First Home Care
2022: John Strelkov, Millennium Home Care
2021: Tonya Edwards, Angels Care Home Health
2020: Brielle Kanady, Allegiant Homecare
2019: Kelly Feliberty, Kindred at Home
2018: David Mallen, Horizon HomeCare
2017: Patrice Horn, MorseLife Home Care
2016: Maribeth Messineo, Pinnacle Home Care
2015: Anna Vanderbiest, United HomeCare
2014: Carlos Nuñez, United HomeCare
2013: Doriane Stern, FirstLantic Healthcare
2012: Simone De Oliveira, United HomeCare

Exceptional Paraprofessional Caregiver Award

This award honors a paraprofessional caregiver who is directly involved in day-to-day home care services and who has consistently provided outstanding service to patients in their homes.

Candidate Qualifications

Longevity
Dependability
Commitment
Strong team spirit
Sensitivity to the needs of clients
Professionalism in dealing with challenging situations
Active HCAF member in good standing at both the time of nomination and award presentation

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Past Recipients

2026: Cheryl Addison, Lifespace Communities
2025: Pamela Blandenburg, The Roads Home Health
2024: Christine Bronton, Preferred Care Home Health Services
2023: Felecia Renee Smith, Indian River Home Care Plus
2022: Quinette James, Home Care Now
2021: Stephanie Hennessy, B&B Home Care of Palm Beach
2020: Tania Mesa, MorseLife Home Care
2019: Lisa Devins, Health First Private Duty
2018: Corine Bryan, MorseLife Home Care
2017: Patricia Pollard, FirstLantic Nursing Services
2016: Lemna Cardenty, MorseLife Home Care
2015: Joe Mosley, Baptist Home Health Care
2014: Alma Harris, Visiting Nurse Association
2013: Mario Barlaan, Bayshore Home Care
2012: Terry Rowland, Premier Care Homecare

Sponsor Recognition

HCAF recognizes the following organizations for their support and commitment to honoring excellence in home care.

2026: Enzo Health
2025: Vitable Health
2024: Home Helpers
2023: Generations Homecare System
2022: Generations Homecare System
2019: Home Health Solutions, LLC
2018: Brach Eichler LLC
2017: The Transitive Group
2016: The Transitive Group & Alternatives, A Consulting & Education Service
2015: Alternatives, A Consulting & Education Service
2014: Alternatives, A Consulting & Education Service
2013: Alternatives, A Consulting & Education Service

If your organization is interested in sponsoring the Excellence in Home Health Awards, email Patti Heid, Senior Director of Best Practices & Compliance, at pheid@homecarefla.org or call (850) 222-8967.