NHNSA extends our congratulations to each and everyone of these outstanding nominees for our 2026 Awards of Excellence. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating all of the nominees. They are shining examples of impactful and uplifting contributions and commitments to our long term care sector across Nova Scotia as well as inspiring representatives of their organizations, team members and communities. Thank you also to all who took the time to submit such wonderful nominations. Three finalists will also be announced in each category in the coming days. The gala and awards ceremony takes place on November 19 at the Halifax Tower Hotel
Better Together Award
- Janelle Robichaud, People Services Coordinator – Villa Acadienne
- Rehabilitation Team, OT/PT and Rehabilitation Assistants – Dykeland Lodge
- Sally Muise, Resident Care Navigator – Nakile Home for Special Care
- Terese Andrews, Site Manager – Villa Acadienne
- Windsor Elms Village and Greenwich Rd. Consulting Ltd. – Windsor Elms Village
Champion for Dignity Award
- Amber Oldfield, Beth MacLellan, Eric Skinner and Ashley Cooper – Maplestone Enhanced Care – Shannex
- Arborstone Enhanced Care Clinical Team (RN’S, MD’S, OT/PT, WCC, Dietitian) Arborstone Enhanced Care – Shannex
- Brenda Ennis, Interim Director of Finance – Dykeland Lodge
- Chantal Emino-Savory, Resident Care Coordinator – Queens Manor
- Rosedale Home End of Life Committee, End of Life /Palliative Care – Rosedale Home for Special Care
Cultural Harmony Award
- John F. Orme, Director of Care – Queens Manor
- Laura Chambers – Villa Acadienne
- Senior Leadership and EDAI Committee Members – Dykeland Lodge
Leading the Way Award
- Babin, CEO/Community Lead – The Meadows (Tidal View Manor)
- Arborstone Enhanced Care Clinical Team – Arborstone Enhanced Care, Shannex “
- Evelyn MaMillan, Director of Care – Glen Haven Manor
- Jennifer Tucker, Senior Director – Northwood Care
- Joyce D’Entremont, President/CEO – Mountains and Meadows Care Group
- Krista Beeler, CEO – Dykeland Lodge
- Larry ” Sonny” Muise- Administrator – Nakile Home for Special Care
Spirit Award
- Donna MacDermid, Continuing Care Asssistant – Cedarstone Enhanced Care , Shannex
- Julia Isnor, Occupational Therapist – Shoreham Village
- Randy Harris, Recreation Assistant – Rosedale Home for Special Care
- Shauna Chandler, Continuing Care Assistant – Windsor Elms Village
- Stephanie Dexter, Continuing Care Assistant – Grand View Manor
- Wayne Levy, Recreation Programmer – Dykeland Lodge
Trailblazer Award
- Ariel Rice, Neighbourhood Manager – Tideview Terrace
- Kristen Gaudet, Clinical Dietitian – Arborstone Enhanced Care, Shannex
- Lois Harris and Bailey Carston, Therapeutic Recreation Team – Nakile Home for Special Care
- Northwood Organizational Performance Team, Performance & Data Analytics – Northwood Care
- Queens Manor Nursing Department, Nursing Services – Queens Manor
- Rebecca Hill, Director of Recreation and Volunteer Services – Rosedale Home for Special Care
- Sarah Hankinson, Director of Recreation – Villa Acadienne
- Windsor Elms Village Board of Directors – Windsor Elms Village
- XO Ring Study Research Team x Dykeland Lodge- Recreation Department – Dykeland Lodge