ACHCA Awards

Honoring the Leaders Shaping the Future of Aging Services

At ACHCA, we believe exceptional leadership deserves to be recognized. Our Awards Program celebrates the administrators, educators, mentors, business partners, chapters, and organizations whose dedication, innovation, and service have advanced excellence in post-acute and aging services. By honoring outstanding achievement and lifelong contributions to the profession, these awards not only recognize individual and organizational accomplishments but also inspire the next generation of leaders committed to improving the quality of care for those they serve.

Do you know someone whose leadership, innovation, or service deserves national recognition? We encourage you to nominate the colleagues, mentors, teams, and organizations making a meaningful impact on the profession. The 2027 ACHCA Awards nomination period is now open, providing an opportunity to celebrate those who commitment to excellence has strengthened aging services and inspired other to lead. Help us recognize the individuals and organizations shaping the future of our profession by submitting a nomination.

Please note: All online nomination forms must be completed in one sitting. You will not be able to save your form to complete it at a later time. If you start the form and close your browser window without submitting, your work will be lost.

2027 Awards

Chapter/District Award

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AIT Preceptor Award

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Business Partner Award

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ACHCA Champion Award

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Distinguished Assisted Living Administrator Award

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Distinguished Nursing Home Administrator Award

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Distinguished Service Award

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Education Award

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Journalism Award

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New ALA and James L. Farley New NHA Award

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Outstanding Member Award

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Public Service Award

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Celebrate This Year's Honorees

See the administrators, chapters, and organizations recognized at the 2026 ACHCA Convention.

View 2026 Award Winners