William A. Dombi Advocate Award

Awarded by the Minnesota Home Care Association

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.

This award is designated to recognize an individual who demonstrates the leadership in grassroots advocacy and dedication to advancing home care that Bill exemplified through his many years in the home care industry.

The Inaugural William A. Dombi Advocate Award will be presented at the 2025 MHCA Annual Meeting, serving as a lasting tribute to his legacy and honoring those who, like Bill, have shown unwavering commitment to advocating for patients, caregivers, and the home care community at large.

Nominations close August 14, 2025.

Criteria

• The individual has gone above and beyond in their efforts to advocate for home care.
• The individual has built relationships with elected officials and educates them on the value of home care services and/or builds relationships with state regulatory staff and influences them on regulatory and/or payment issues.
• Inspires colleagues to take action.

Nominations

• Nominations may be made by an MHCA member or staff person.
• Each nomination must include a nomination form and a maximum 500-word statement that describes the contribution deemed worthy of recognition.
• Self-nominations are not permitted.