VHCA-VCAL honored members and volunteers for their service to long term care as part of the 2016 Awards Banquet.  VHCA-VCAL Chairman Vernon Baker noted that the evaluation panel was “awed and humbled by the dedication all of the nominees show to caring for our residents and excelling in this profession.”

The following volunteers were recognized for their service to member centers:

Group Volunteer of the Year
The Bethany Singers | Golden LivingCenter – Charlottesville

Teen Volunteer of the Year
Jackson Kinsella | Golden LivingCenter – Charlottesville

Adult Volunteer of the Year
Vergie McCall | Beth Sholom Village

The following individual award winners were honored for their dedication to their profession:

CNA of the Year
Patricia Hendricks | Heritage Hall – Blackstone

Director of Nursing of the Year
Tomeka Scott | Brandermill Woods

Assisted Living Administrator of the Year
Pam Doshier | The Orchard

Nursing Center Administrator of the Year
Ashley Jackson | Heritage Hall – Virginia Beach

James G. Dunton Distinguished Service Award
Doug Suddreth | Saber Healthcare Group, LLC

In addition, winners of the 2016 D.A. “Woody” Brown Community Involvement Awards recognizing excellence in activity programs in four categories were honored.  Click here for a complete list of Woody Brown Award winners.

VHCA-VCAL congratulates the 2016 award winners and thanks all individuals and centers who submitted nominations.