There are nearly five million caregivers in California. These awards recognize outstanding caregivers across the state who demonstrate exceptional skills, knowledge, and commitment to providing quality, person-centered care. Awards will be given to one winner in each category.
IHSS Provider
of the Year
This award goes to a paid In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider who cares for an IHSS member.
Family Caregiver
of the Year
This award goes to an unpaid caregiver who provides in-home care to their family member.
Nursing Home Worker
of the Year
This award goes to a skilled nursing home worker who completed CNA or LVN training.
Nominations are open November 17, 2025 – January 30, 2026
Clicking the button below will take you to another website, where you will be asked to register an account at AwardForce.com so you can fill out an entry form. Entry form submissions are opening on Monday, November 17, 2025, and closing on Friday, January 30, 2026, by 6 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).
Entry forms are available in English, Armenian, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Award winners will be:
- Selected by a panel of judges who are leaders in the caregiver industry
- Awarded a $2,000 cash prize, received when they attend the awards luncheon
- Invited to attend the private awards luncheon, where the finalists in each category will be announced
- Eligible to receive a stipend for travel expenses to attend the awards luncheon
- Announced by CCA via a press release, our website, social media, and other marketing channels
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of California
- For IHSS Provider of the Year and Family Caregiver of the Year: Must be currently providing care or have provided care within the past year for a California resident
- For Nursing Home Worker of the Year: Must work in a skilled nursing facility in California as a CNA or LVN
- Providers, Caregivers, and Workers can nominate themselves or another caregiver. Caregivers can also be nominated by their care recipients or employers
- Must be able to attend the awards event in Los Angeles to receive their award
- Click here to see the official contest rules and privacy policy
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