Without question, exceptional people work inside every skilled nursing facility. To celebrate these individuals, NCHCFA developed an annual awards program to acknowledge front-line unlicensed personnel who have exemplified outstanding achievements in the long-term care profession. Individuals are nominated by their colleagues for these special awards.
NCHCFA Nurse Aide of the Year Selected from each of North Carolina’s five geographic districts, the Nurse Aide of the Year is nominated for demonstrating outstanding care to their residents.
J.R. Garrett Direct Care Worker of the Year AwardOf the five Nurse Aide of the Year winners, one individual is further recognized as the J.R. Garrett Direct Care Worker of the Year Award for the exceptional service they provide to North Carolina’s long-term care residents.
Riley W. Clapp Outstanding Service AwardOne recipient is selected from a non-nursing discipline to be recognized as the Riley W. Clapp Outstanding Service Award winner.
Criteria:- Nominations open July 31, 2023, and close on October 20, 2023.
- Only one staff member per discipline may be nominated from a facility.
- Nominee must not be a previous winner.
- Only unlicensed personnel may be nominated.
- Nominee must have a minimum of five years of service in the long term care profession.
- Preferred: If selected as a winner, a representative from the facility should plan to attend the Annual Awards Gala with the winner during the NCHCFA Convention & Expo in Greensboro in February 2024.
