The 2026 Called to Care Award for Compassionate Caregiving
The Called to Care Award for Compassionate Caregiving is a way to honor caregivers in our communities who display extraordinary compassion in caring for residents and their families.
Compassionate care comes from treating residents as complete individuals and by celebrating the bond that connects caregivers and residents.
Called to Care Award for Compassionate Caregiving Nominations
Benchmark is now accepting nominations for the Called to Care Award for Compassionate Caregiving, a special tradition that honors caregivers who demonstrate compassion, deliver superior care, and live our values in their everyday interactions with our residents.
The award is designed to recognize those individuals who serve as models of commitment to compassionate and personal care. Any non-supervisory Benchmark associate who has direct contact with residents and/or families in any setting within our communities is eligible. Only our residents/family members may nominate.
The Nominee Must Possess The Following Characteristics:
Models the values of personalized care and attention to the needs of the resident and family.
Communicates with sensitivity to the resident/family and loved ones, listening carefully, showing sensitivity.
Displays a positive attitude in all interactions.
Respects the residents' values, culture, choices and decisions.
Has worked at the community for at least one year.
Nominate Your Selections For The 2026 Called to Care Award for
Compassionate Caregiving
Family members and residents are asked to recognize their favorite caregivers and may nominate as many associates for the award as they wish. One winner and two runners up will be recognized at our Annual Awards Gala.
This year you may either use the online form below to submit your nominations, or download our fillable form: BSL Called to Care Award for Compassionate Caregiving Form 2026 and return by mail or email to nominate an associate from this past year.
The deadline for submissions is October 18, 2026.
Thank you for recognizing and appreciating those Benchmark associates who make a difference in the lives of our residents!
