We honored George Nunez, CNA at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab on October 10, 2024. He was nominated by Keith Brickell for the care and compassion he showed during the final days with his father, George Brickell. My father had Alzheimer’s, which made it difficult to carry on a conversation, but Mr. Nunez spent countless hours with my father doing anything he could to make things better. Most importantly he spent time with him. The day my father died, George was off work but came to check on him as he knew death was near. His compassion and genuine care for my father was amazing!

Rosa was Amy Scivally's hero and a hero to the entire family through the end.

“"Rosa knew how much Amy loved Reba McEntire. There was a Reba concert coming to Simmons Arena. And Rosa took Amy to that concert in a wheelchair. She really had a job taking her, but it did not matter."”

On August 6, 2024 we honored Rosa Perez, OM with Pleasant Hills Adult Daycare in Bryant. She was suprised to see all her colleagues and family at the facility when she arrived for the "special" meeting." Caregivers like Rosa never expect to be honored for the work they do, so it always touches our souls to watch them come to the realization that we are talking about them.

Amy Scivally was diagnosed with Niemann Pick disease at a young age and fought for many years. Rosa took special interest in Amy and was her advocate in anything that concerned her care. She brought Amy into her life and family, and they brought Rosa into the Scivally family also. Amy passed in January of 2024, but the family will never forget Rosa and her kindness.

Shannon's special relationship with Larry was a true blessing!

“It is important to note that Shannon is not and never was an end-of-life caregiver. She did not sign up for that. But she fulfilled that role to the fullest and we cannot imagine this journey without her.”

July 24, 2024 was a day to remember! We honored Shannon Smith with Integrity, Inc. out of Little Rock for her decades-worth of work with “Little Larry” Cates. Shannon came into their lives in 2008 and has been a part of their family ever since. After Little Larry’s unexpected passing in January, his family couldn’t think of a more deserving honor than to nominate Shannon for the Willow Award. Surrounded by her Integrity team, the Cates family, and the Willow Award team, Shannon received her award!

On September 6, 2023 we surprised the Hospice Homecare Comfort Care Center Team in Little Rock during their staff meeting to award the entire team with a Willow Award for exceptional end-of-life care. The team was nominated by Laura Wyrens, the daughter of the late Mr. Donald Gassaway. Traditionally, we honor a person, but in the words of Ms. Wyrens, "After my experience at Hospice Homecare, I simply cannot identify one specific individual to recognize as the entire team was simply amazing."

Monte Gillespie, CNA at The Manor Senior Living Center was honored with a Willow Award on Monday, June 5, 2023. We surprised her in a meeting with a group of her peers. The family of Rose Stramel (1947-2023) submitted the nomination letter describing the exceptional care Monte showed to their mother and their entire family during a very hard time. "She took a situation that was unpleasant and hard and made it comfortable and accepting," said Mary Russell.

Audrey Booker, CNA at Hospice Home Care in Hot Springs was honored at an event in her office on Thursday, February 16. She was surprised to find out that the Davenport family nominated her for the exceptional care she showed their family as she provided care for Mrs. Davenport during her last days. We congratulate Audrey for her honor and for being an exceptional caregiver.