| Annual Meeting Awards |
William A. Dombi Advocate AwardThe 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, 2026. For more information and to nominate someone, please visit this page.
MHCA Home Care Professional of the YearThe 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 14, 2026. Join us at the Annual Meeting in October, where we will recognize all nominees and announce the winner of each award. Nominate someone below! Previous Professionals of the Year
2025 Paula PetersonPaula Peterson of Sanford Home Care Fargo accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award. Paula’s colleagues described her as embodying the true spirit of home care through her unwavering dedication to both her patients and her team. 
2024 Rebekah Thielen BarnesRebekah Thielen Barnes of Lakeview Homecare accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award. Beka’s colleagues described her as supportive, collaborative, and intentional. 
2023 Kevin JacobsonKevin Jacobson of BAYADA Home Health accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award. Kevin’s colleagues described him as dedicated, compassionate, and reliable. 
2022 Tammy NewgardTammy Newgard of Triniti Home Health and Hospice accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award. Tammy’s colleagues described her as tenacious, resilient, and competent. 
2021 Julie AndersonJulie Anderson of Pediatric Home Service accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award. Julie is described as a natural leader and someone who demonstrates the strength of home care every day. 
2020 Darla ThompsonDarla Thompson of Recover Health was nominated because she works tirelessly with the health care teams for her patients and is also a strong home care advocate. 
2019 Becca TrebilBecca Trebil of Pediatric Home Service accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award. Becca was nominated because of her dedication to providing the highest quality of care at home. 
2018 Diane WinkelsDiane Winkels of Rice County Public Health accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award. Diane was nominated for her lifelong commitment to caring for others and dedication to public health. 
2017 Karen SeifertKaren Seifert of Hiawatha Homecare accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award. Karen was nominated for her vision and passion for home care. 
2016 Sandi MaguireSandi Maguire of Pediatric Home Service accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award. She was nominated because of her compassion, determination, and enthusiasm for caring for children with medical complexities. 
2015 Mary QuadyMary Quady of Good Samaritan Society Home Care accepts the Home Care Professional of the Year Award. Mary was nominated because of her deep concern for her patients and her example of excellent personal care. |
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