Honor Those Who Make a Difference!

The Missouri Health Care Association proudly presents the 2025 Annual Awards & Recognition Program—an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable individuals who embody dedication, compassion, and excellence in long-term care. This year, we’re introducing a brand-new award category—Nurse of the Year—to recognize the extraordinary dedication, skills, and compassion nurses bring to long-term care.

We invite all members to nominate the standout professionals in their facilities for the following awards:

CNA of the Year – Celebrating the hands-on caregiver whose unwavering commitment brings quality care to every resident.

Nurse of the Year – Honoring a nurse who exemplifies clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a steadfast dedication to their patients and colleagues.

Employee of the Year – Recognizing the most dedicated and invaluable member of your team.

David Duncan Administrator of the Year – Applauding leadership that goes beyond expectations, creating an outstanding environment for staff and residents.

Nominations from across Missouri are carefully reviewed, with one exceptional individual selected from each MHCA district in every award category. These district honorees will be invited to the Opening General Session during MHCA’s 77th Annual Convention in Branson, MO on August 25, 2025, where statewide winners will be announced.

Please spread the word, encourage nominations, and give these incredible professionals the recognition they deserve!

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Nominee Name:

Nominee Title:

Facility Name:

Facility Address:

Nominated by:

Email of person completing the nomination:

+ Evaluation Criteria

Scoring criteria for the four awards are as follows:
- Administrator of the Year:
  - Administrator’s caring attitude towards residents & staff.
  - New programs or services which have been implemented at the facility.
  - How the administrator works to enhance the image of LTC and their facility.
- Employee of the Year:
  - The image that the nominee sets for their facility/LTC industry.
  - Their part in the teamwork it takes to provide quality service.
  - Ways they show a genuine caring attitude for the residents.
- CNA of the Year:
  - How the nominee stands out among their peers.
  - The image that the nominee sets for their facility/LTC industry.
  - Nominee goes above and beyond to enhance residents’ quality of life.
- Nurse of the Year:
  - How the nominee serves as a mentor and/or leader within the facility, inspiring others to excel.
  - Ways in which the nominee goes above and beyond to improve residents’ quality of life, both medically and emotionally.
  - Are there any new processes, techniques or initiatives the nominee has introduced?

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Reason for nominating:

+ Entry Rules

Nominees must be employed by an MHCA member facility in good standing
All forms must be TYPED or submitted through the online form – NO handwritten applications will be accepted.
Previous state winners of any category are not eligible to win the same award more than twice; and are not eligible to win in consecutive years
Each facility can submit one nominee per category
An employee can only be nominated for one category
All materials such as photos submitted become the property of MHCA and may be used in its publication, social media, and websites. Submitted material will not be returned to applicants
Nominations are judged by an independent panel of judges that shall have no conflicts of interest with any MHCA members
MHCA reserves the right not to present an award if fewer than five nominations are submitted for each category or if applicants do not meet award eligibility criteria