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NYSCAL Awards Program

Nomination NEW Extended Deadline is January 23rd

Recognize. Celebrate. Inspire.

Each year, the NYSHFA | NYSCAL Awards Program offers a meaningful opportunity to honor the dedicated individuals who go above and beyond in skilled nursing and assisted living communities across New York State. Through this program, members can nominate colleagues or team members whose exceptional service, innovation, and commitment have made a lasting impact on residents, staff, and the broader community.

Nomination Categories:

Award recipients are selected in the following key categories and are formally recognized at our Annual Conference & Expo, where New York’s long-term care community gathers to celebrate the achievements that define our profession. Winners are honored during a special ceremony.

Categories for the NYSCAL Awards Program include:

  1. NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
  2. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
  3. NOBLE CAREGIVER AWARD
  4. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
NYSCAL Awards Program

General Guidelines:

  • All forms must be clearly printed or typed
  • All nominations received will be verified as members in good standing prior to judging
  • The winners will be honored during the NYSHFA | NYSCAL Annual Conference & Expo
  • All materials, essays, and photos submitted become the property of NYSCAL and may be used in its publications and website
  • Submitted materials will not be returned to applicants
  • NYSCAL reserves the right not to make an award if fewer than five nominations are submitted for each category or if applicants do not meet award eligibility criteria

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