ATLANTA (August 31, 2022)—Each year the home medical equipment (HME) community recognizes a professional in the HME community who has made an exceptional contribution to the homecare sector throughout their career. AAHomecare is currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Van Miller Homecare Champion to be honored at the Stand Up for Homecare reception at Medtrade East in Atlanta for:

Longstanding record of service within the homecare community;
Embodiment of the spirit of caring and generosity which are the hallmarks of this profession;
Active membership and engagement in the American Association for Homecare. 

This award honors individuals with an outstanding record of accomplishment or leadership in various aspects of the business of HME and the care that is an essential component of it. Nominations can be submitted to Sue Mairena, suem@aahomecare.org by Friday, Sept. 23. 

Find the nomination form here.

Previous award winners include:

  • Stephen Ackerman (2021)
  • Karyn Estrella (2019)
  • Regina Gillespie (2018)
  • Gary Sheehan (2017)
  • Missy Cross (2016)
  • Joey Tart and Billy Tart (2015)
  • Cara Bachenheimer and Joel Mills (2014)
  • Scott Meuser and Shelly Prial (2013)
  • Alan Landauer and Van Miller (2012)
  • Joseph Lewarski and Tom Ryan (2011)