The awards program, which was launched by Governor John Engler in 1998, recognizes outstanding state-licensed day care homes and centers, nursing homes, hospices, homes for the aged and adult foster care facilities.
Rules prohibit care professionals from nominating themselves or their own facility for the award.
Once again we received over 700 nominations, which is an indication of the exceptional level of quality care available for Michigan's most vulnerable residents. While we won't be announcing the winners until June, each of these caregivers should be applauded for reaching the high level of professionalism and dedication it takes just to reach the finalist level. Wilbur and her staff are currently in the process of visiting the 62 finalists for an on-site review, which will help determine the winners of the 2001 Governor's Quality Care Award. The finalists will be invited to an awards dinner on Wednesday, June 20 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing where the winners will be announced. Marie, Sault Ste.