Who Would You Like to Nominate?

The Annual Luncheon is one of the ways we recognize the dedication, diligence, and compassion of home care providers with 2 different categories of awards.
1. Member Awards
2. Community Awards

This is our opportunity to honor those in the community who have made positive contributions to the home care/health care industry. We are looking to recognize the “unsung heroes and heroines who go above and beyond the call of duty.” We know they are out there. Please take advantage of this opportunity to publicly recognize them. Each award category has criteria listed to assist you with your nomination selection.

2025 MEMBER AWARDS

Outstanding Associate Award

Each agency is encouraged to submit a nomination for this award. Each nominee is honored with a certificate of recognition from the KCRHCA. Each member agency may nominate ONE associate. This may be any employee whom you feel deserves recognition, including office staff, clinical staff, delivery technicians, etc. Nomination forms must be received by November 15, 2025.

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Richard Sanders Extra Mile Award

This award is for the individual who has “gone the extra mile” in contribution of time, expertise, leadership, and commitment to KCRHCA and to the home care industry over this past year. This award honors Richard Sanders, who was a key player in the early development of our organization, not only with his wit and wisdom, but with his energy, spirit, and commitment to our home care community. Nomination forms must be received by November 15, 2025.

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If you have questions or need more information, please contact one of the Annual Luncheon Committee Co-Chairs :

NOMINATION FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 14, 2025

RSVP FOR THE LUNCHEON

Early Bird til November 14: $25/person
After November 14: $35/person

Deadline to register is December 5, 2025

2025 COMMUNITY AWARDS

Listed are four Community Award categories. Each award category has criteria listed to assist you with your nomination selection.

Noni McCall Legislative Award
This award is for the individual or elected official at the city, county, state, or national level who has sponsored or promoted legislation to improve the quality, accessibility, and/or affordability of home care/health care services; or has taken a leadership role in educating KCRHCA members, other professionals and /or the public about important health care legislation.

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Barbara Johnson Education Award
This award is for the individual who has played a significant role in educating the public or health care workers on home care/health care issues; or who has contributed to advancing educational opportunities for health care providers; or has conducted significant research to improve quality of care for our patients.

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Marilyn Bockelman Community Award
This award is presented to a business leader, community leader, volunteer, public servant, etc., who has made a significant contribution to improving the quality of life for citizens in the Kansas City metro area.

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Outstanding Physician Award
This award is for a physician who demonstrates their commitment to the well-being of their patients not only through their practice of medicine, but with community service, promotion of supportive healthcare legislation, and who has a positive impact in the lives of their patients, healthcare workers, and others with whom he/she encounters.

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RSVP FOR THE LUNCHEON

Early Bird til November 14: $25/person • After November 15: $35/person

Deadline to register is December 5, 2025

Our Members Say

The Kansas City Regional Home Care Association is one of the best organizations to join for networking and education as it relates to healthcare for people in the home.  From pediatrics to our senior citizens, there are many opportunities to share ideas and make contact with experts in the Kansas City area. Learning from other leaders in the community helped our company improve services and benefited our patients and our staff.

Rick Lane, former co-owner of Alternacare Infusion Pharmacy

It is a privilege to be a member of the Kansas City Regional Home Care Association.  Not only does it provide an opportunity to interact with peers in the senior adult healthcare industry, but it also keeps me up to date on all legislative changes as we work together to meet shared challenges. My favorite benefit is the coordination of knowledge and teamwork within the KCRHCA team – it feels like family.

Kristy Whitney, Head of Operations, Home Care Assistance

The Kansas City Regional Home Care Association has been beneficial to me as an administrator of a home health company to help stay up-to-date on current legislation and provide resources to help Medicare meet guidelines, such as for emergency preparedness.  It is great to be able to collaborate and network with other agencies who specialize in home care.

Shannon Rosales, Administrator, Novus Life Care Home Health

As a member of the KCRHCA we have had the opportunity to collaborate with other home care organizations in the region to gain valuable insight and education. The monthly education, advocacy opportunities, and regulatory updates are invaluable to helping agencies stay up to date and achieve better patient outcomes. The Emergency Preparedness Committee is another huge benefit of membership and has played a vital role in helping our agency be more prepared, especially during COVID.

Kristen Skelton, Education and Emergency Preparedness Manager, Children’s Mercy Home Care

Trusted Members

Committee Membership is the backbone of the organization. The primary benefit of general membership includes networking, collaborative efforts in all areas of home care, support for problem-solving and keeping up-to-date with regulations and policies, as well as on-going education and innovative knowledge and practices.