Recognizing greatness

imageCare Providers of Minnesota has an annual recognition program to give our members the opportunity to recognize the outstanding people and programs who serve your residents, tenants, staff, and community! The awards program begins annually in March. Award nominations are read and scored by Care Providers of Minnesota’s Recognition Committee. If you are interested in being part of the Recognition Committee, find out more here or contact Lisa Foss Olson.

The nomination period closed on May 1, 2026—Thank you to all who submitted nominations!

 



2026 Care Providers of Minnesota Awards Program Timeline

MARCH 13: Award program application period opens
MAY 1: Nominations due
JUNE: Recognition Committee meets to review nominations
JULY: Nominators notified of their award status
NOVEMBER 9-11: Award recipients recognized at Care Providers of Minnesota's annual Convention & Exposition

Each year, our national Association, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), has recognitions programs and awards honoring member providers & long-term care professionals that portray excellence in the sector and have made an impact in long-term care communities. Learn more about these programs on the AHCA/NCAL Recognition Programs site.

awards

The AHCA and NCAL awards programs honors individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of lives of residents and their surrounding communities. Honorees in each category will be recognized at AHCA/NCAL’s Annual Convention and Expo in October.

National Quality Award

National Quality Award Program

Our national Association's Quality Award Program provides a pathway for providers of long-term and post-acute care services to journey towards performance excellence.