Last Chance: Submit Your 2026 Quality Award Intent to Apply by TOMORROW
This is your last chance to submit your Intent to Apply (ITA) for the 2026 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program.
All ITAs must be submitted through the Quality Award Portal no later than Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 8 PM ET.
While the ITA is not mandatory, submitting one provides important benefits:
- Discounted application fee
- Exclusive resources and guidance to support your application, including webinars, best practices, and reminders
The Quality Award Program offers more than recognition—it provides a framework for continuous improvement and a team-building opportunity that engages staff across all levels of your organization. Plus, 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the program, making it a milestone year in the Quality Award journey!
If you haven’t already, make sure your organization is part of this historic year.
Submit your intent to apply today.

