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| 4 September 2026 | |
| Assisted Living |
| Assisted Living Nurses, CBRF Managers, Echelon, RCAC Managers |
Now Accepting Nominations for the Heather Bruemmer Provider Award
Attention WCCEAL Members!
We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Heather Bruemmer Provider Award for Assisted Living Quality. This award celebrates WCCEAL participating providers who demonstrates an enduring dedication to quality, compassion, and resident-centered care—carrying forward Heather’s remarkable legacy and leadership.
If your organization consistently goes above and beyond in advocacy, communication, collaboration, innovation, and going above and beyond the call of duty, we invite you to apply. The application is your opportunity to share your story and showcase the meaningful ways your team enriches the lives of those you serve every day.
Awardees will be recognized at the annual DHS FOCUS Conference, November 18-19, 2026, at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells.
Submit a nomination by October 15, 2026. Click here to complete the nomination application.
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