BRYN MAWR, PA — Visiting Angels has named 10 semi-finalists for its 7th Annual Caregiver of the Year Award, recognizing caregivers across its national network for their service to clients and families, the company announced.
The award honors caregivers who provide in-home support to seniors and vulnerable individuals, helping them remain in their homes.
Semi-finalists were selected from nominations submitted by franchisees and reviewed by a panel of franchise owners, based on their impact on clients and families, according to the company.
The 2026 semi-finalists represent caregivers from nine states:
- Amanda Williams of Chelmsford, Massachusetts;
- Angie Vidal of Tacoma, Washington;
- Eddie Thomas of Northeast San Antonio, Texas;
- Julie Moore of Kennewick, Washington;
- Lina Lindgren of St. Charles, Missouri;
- Luis Rocha of Livingston County, Michigan;
- Manon Brown of Eastern Idaho;
- Mary Nickerson of Nashua, New Hampshire;
- Rebekah Zerby of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania; and
- Tiffany Moon of Charleston, West Virginia.
Williams has worked with Visiting Angels since 1984, while Moore has logged more than 39,000 hours of caregiving since joining in 2006, according to the company.
Moon has mentored 87 caregivers since 2019, and Zerby has also participated in fundraising efforts for Alzheimer’s-related initiatives.
From the semi-finalists, two finalists and one national winner will be selected and announced at the Visiting Angels Annual Conference in June.
The winner will receive $10,000, while the two finalists will each receive $5,000.
“Our caregivers are the heart of Visiting Angels,” said Karon Austin, senior vice president at Visiting Angels. “This recognition allows us to shine a spotlight on their contributions.”
Visiting Angels said nominations are based on demonstrated commitment to clients, adherence to professional standards, and overall service within the organization.
The company operates more than 600 offices across the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico, providing non-medical home care services for more than 25 years.
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