Embarking on the quality journey: The 2026 National Quality Award Program application cycle is open! To support your efforts, the AHCA/NCAL invites you to the 2026 Quality Award Program Kick-Off Webinar on July 31 at 3:00 pm.

This webinar will help you:

• understand key deadlines and requirements;
• explore essential resources; and
• get your questions answered live.

Register today to jumpstart your 2026 application and set your organization on the path to excellence!

Why it matters: Through engaging with the Quality Award Program, organizations benefit from valuable external insights and constructive feedback, build a strong team, become more resilient, boost performance, and earn recognition – all with the ultimate result of improving the quality of care and quality of life of residents.

This is a special year, as 2026 marks the program’s 30th anniversary! Don’t miss your chance to join your peers on this quality journey as we celebrate three decades of excellence.

• Be sure to take advantage of the new and updated educational materials and resources that will help set you on the path to success. These are now available on the Quality Award website and include all award levels – Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
• Discover the incredible journeys of past recipients on the Quality Award Stories website. Imagine sharing your story next year!