MHCA Annual Meeting Awards
Introducing the William A. Dombi Advocate Award!
The William A. Dombi Advocate Award, established by the Minnesota Home Care Association’s Board of Directors in 2024, following the retirement of the National Association of Home Care & Hospice’s CEO, Bill Dombi, is a prestigious honor established
to recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant advocacy contributions to the home care community.
Nominations close on August 14, 2025.
For more information and to nominate someone, please visit this page.
MHCA Home Care Professional of the Year
The Minnesota Home Care Association Home Care Professional of the Year is someone who exemplifies the “spirit of home care.” They are an employee of a member agency who assists clients or the organization.
Nominations close on August 15, 2025.
Join us at the Annual Meeting in October, where we will recognize all nominees and announce the winner of each award.
Nominations have closed.
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2024 Rebekah Thielen Barnes
Rebekah Thielen Barnes (center) of Lakeview Homecare accepts the
Home Care Professional of the Year Award from Toni Diede (left) and
Kathy Messerli (right). Beka’s colleagues described her as supportive, collaborative, and intentional.
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2023 Kevin Jacobson
Kevin Jacobson (center) of BAYADA Home Health accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award from Kristy Husen (right) and Kathy Messerli (left). Kevin’s colleagues described him as dedicated, compassionate, and reliable.
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2022 Tammy Newgard
Tammy Newgard (center) of Triniti Home Health and Hospice accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award from Joelle Goldade (right) and Kathy Messerli (left). Tammy’s colleagues described her as tenacious, resilient, and competent.
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2021 Julie Anderson
Julie Anderson (center) of Pediatric Home Service accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award from Nicole Peyerl (right) and Kathy Messerli (left). Julie is
said to have a remarkable way of demonstrating the “strength” of home care in everyday situations as a home care nurse. Julie is described as a natural leader within her role as a nurse in patient homes.
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2020 Darla Thompson
Darla Thompson of Recover Health was nominated because she works tirelessly with the health care teams for all of her patients, and is also a strong home care advocate.
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2019 BECCA TREBIL
Becca Trebil (left) of Pediatric Home Service accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award from Joe Dietlin (center) and Kathy Messerli (right). Becca was nominated because of her dedication to providing the highest quality of care at home.
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2018 DIANE WINKELS
Diane Winkels (center) of Rice County Public Health accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award from Katie Troumbly (left) and Kathy Messerli (right). Diane was nominated because of her lifelong commitment to caring for others, dedication to public health, and reputation for being a “great nurse” and “superb manager."
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2017 KAREN SEIFERT
Karen Seifert (left) of Hiawatha Homecare accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award from Katie Troumbly (center) and Kathy Messerli (right). Karen was nominated for her vision and passion for home care which has enabled hundreds of children and adults to discharge from the hospital and live life at home with their families – where they belong.
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2016 SANDI MAGUIRE
Sandi Maguire (left) of Pediatric Home Service (PHS) accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year award from Kathy Messerli (right). Mary was nominated because of her compassion, determination, and enthusiasm for caring for children with medical complexities.
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2015 MARY QUADY
Mary Quady (right) of Good Samaritan Society Home Care accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year award from Jan Usset (left). Mary was nominated because of her deep concern for her patients, ability to serve as a role model to her peers, and is a lasting example of how to provide excellent in personal cares.
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