WHCA Excellence in Service Awards
Meet the 2026 Award Winners
Assisted Living
Executive Director of the Year:
Taylor Adams
Spokane Memory Care at South Hill
Noble Caregiver in
Assisted Living:
Sabrina Wise
Easthaven Villa
Assisted Living
Nurse of the Year:
Karen Chaffin
Sunrise of Edmonds
Assisted Living
Red Carpet Quality Award:
Gina Standerford
Colonia Vista Wenatchee
Skilled Nursing
Executive Director of the Year:
Jesse Shelton
Regency at Northpointe Spokane
Noble Caregiver in
Skilled Nursing:
Noah McKenzie-Sullivan
Lacey Post-Acute
Skilled Nursing
Nurse of the Year:
Traci Clarke
Mt. Baker Care Center, Bellingham
Skilled Nursing
Red Carpet Quality Award:
Sean Aiken
Spokane Falls Care
