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2026 Kathie C. Smith Career Advancement Award

2026 Kathie C. Smith Career Advancement Award - Nominee Profile Form

Criteria for the Award:
The Kathie C. Smith Career Advancement Award will recognize an outstanding individual in our industry who has taken the initiative to advance their entry-level degree, certification or training by continuing their education for a higher degree or certification in order to better serve home care, home health and/or hospice patients in NC.
Examples of an ideal nominee is a Personal Care Aide becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); a CNA becoming an RN; an RN earning their BSN.

Do not use the name of the nominee or any identifying information (such as agency name) on your narrative or in your answers.
1.Name of Nominator
2.Agency of Nominator
3.Nominator's Phone
4.Nominator's Email
5.Nominee's Name, Title, and Credentials
6.Nominee's Email Address
7.Number of Years Worked in Home Care and/or Hospice
8.Please describe how the nominee has advanced their career through additional education, certification, or training (ex. progressing from aide to CNA, CNA to RN, or RN to BSN).
9.How has the nominee's educational achievement positively impacted the quality of care provided to patients in home care, home health, or hospice in North Carolina? Please share specific examples.
10.What challenges did the nominee overcome in pursuing their educational advancement (such as balancing work, family, or financial responsibilities), and how did they demonstrate determination in reaching this goal?
11.In what ways has the nominee’s journey inspired colleagues, strengthened the workforce, or contributed to advancing the home care industry in North Carolina?
12.How has this person gone above and beyond in their position to help educate others? Provide examples.
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