The National Association of Geriatric Nursing Assistants

The National Association of Geriatric Nursing Assistants is a non-profit association of caregivers providing experience-based, peer-driven solutions to long term care.

NAHCA's 2006 Key to Quality Awards

NAHCA recognizes excellence through it prestigious series of awards for outstanding caregivers and their professional achievements and contributions in providing the highest quality care attainable. These awards are bestowed each year at NAHCA's Annual "Key to Quality" Awards Banquet to acknowledge exceptional NAHCA members who work to improve the quality of life for residents and staff of long term care facilities.

Best in Safety	Residential Care Aide of the Year	Humanitarian Award	Humanitarian Award
Paula Wyckoff	Juanita Hopkins	Shayera Morrow	Rosie Smith

Preceptor of the Year	Preceptor of the Year	Stella Parrish Lifetime Achievement Award	CNA of the Year
Juanita Martinez	Kim Robbins	Beth Caddell	Millie Fullerton

Restorative Care Award	Restorative Care Award	Rookie of the Year	Rookie of the Year
Debbie Seely	Joleen Reed	Jamie Mathes	Lydia Machuca

Quality Care Provider	Quality Care Provider	Resident/Family Service	Resident/Family Service
Mary Kathy Hayes	Teresa Morgan	Diane Kobielus	Jessica Brooks

Continuous Quality Improvement	Continuous Quality Improvement	Resident Service Commitment	Resident Service Commitment
Terri Edwards	Gloria Sedillos	Ethel Louraine Keener	Sue Hunt

Perfect Attendance	Perfect Attendance	Best Attitude Award	Member of the Year
Flora Hamric	Joann May	Natasha Baird	Pam Long

Most Thoughtful	Focus Award	Veterans Award	Veterans Award
Rosie Roberson	Jeff Carter	Billie Jo Gibbs	Virginia Busch

Team Leader	Team Leader	Professional Appearance	Professional Appearance
Latonya Taylor	Linda Carey	Mike McFadden	Christine Baker



Facility of the Year
Pinecrest

NLT of the year
Fairhaven		IOSCO MCF