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Annually, since its inception, the National Association of Case Management has sponsored Xcel Awards in Case Management highlighting the accomplishments of individual case managers, peers, supervisors, and programs. In addition, beginning in 2023, the Xcel Award has a new category: Support.  This category includes personnel in Human Resources, Fiscal, Program Support, Information Technology, Compliance, Training, Safety, etc.  Beginning in 2013, Service Access and Management, Inc. began sponsoring the National Association of Case Management Innovations in Case Management Award which honors an innovative case manager, program, or organization. These awards, and any specialty awards, are presented each year at the National Association of Case Management's annual conference.  Please submit the Award Nomination Form to nacm@yournacm.com no later than July 8, 2024. This process will include emailing your nominee references to ask them to complete a survey on the nominee.

Xcel Award Winners

2023

  • Case Manager of the Year (Intellectual Developmental Disability)
    • Melisa Ditter
  • Case Manager of the Year (Blended Case Management)
    • Alexandra MacInnes
  • Supervisor of the Year
    • Jackie Andrews
  • Excel Award
    • Margaret McCauliff
  • Excellence in People Operations Initiatives
    • Rachel Bernini
  • Excellence in Case Management Initiatives
    • Terri Salata
  • Excellence in Leadership
    • Mary Ann Kowalonek
  • Innovations in Case Management
    • Ashley Yanni

2022

  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator of 2022:
    • Mike Deaven
  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator Supervisor of 2022:
    • Nancy Furman
  • Case Management/Service Coordinator Program of 2022:
    • Indiana Professional Management Group (IPMG) 
  • Innovation Award:
    • Ethan Jury

2021

  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator of 2021:
    • Ruth Kurtz
  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator Supervisor of 2021:
    • Nicole Amoroso-Menet
  • Case Management/Service Coordinator Program of 2021:
    • Service Access and Management (SAM, Inc.) Community Wellness and Supports Services program
  • Peer Advocacy and Leadership Award:
    • Jillian Gosselin

2019

  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator of 2019:
    • Jenny Fox
  • Case Management/Service Coordinator Program of 2019:
    • Targeted Adult Service Coordination (TASC)

2018

  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator of 2018:
    • Rochelle Russell
  • Case Management/Service Coordinator Program of 2018:
    • Drug Endangered Children
  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator Supervisor of 2018:
    • Margarita Agranovich

2017

  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator of 2017:
    • Lauren Spelman
  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator of 2017:
    • Kris Svoboda
  • Case Management/Service Coordinator Program of 2017:
    • ONEgeneration Case Management Department
  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator Supervisor of 2017:
    • Stephanie Lawson
  • Peer Case Manager/Service Coordinator of 2017:
    • Amie Jackson

2016

  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator:
    • Heather Cook
  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator Supervisor:
    • Kelly Boyer
  • Case Management/Service Coordinator Program:
    • Service Access and Management, Inc. and Geisinger Health Plan

2015

  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator:
    • Colleen Jones
  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator Supervisor:
    • Michael Gold

2014

  • Peer Case Manager/Service Coordinator:
    • Lolita Robinson
  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator:
    • Taeesha Smith
  • Case Manger/Service Coordinator Supervisor:
    • Kia Bigelow
  • Case Management/Service Coordination Program:
    • Prevention and Recovery Services / Hall Mercer

2013

  • Peer Case Manager/Service Coordinator:
    • Juan Carlos Callejas
  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator:
    • Owen Camuso
  • Case Manger/Service Coordinator Supervisor:
    • Rachel Curry
  • Case Management/Service Coordination Program:
    • Reach-In C.A.R.E. and LA-SAFE

2012

  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator:
    • Cathy Carranza
  • Case Management/Service Coordination Program:
    • Downtown Mental Health Center Programs Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

2011

  • Peer Case Manager/Service Coordinator:
    • Kara Magdanz
  • Case Manger/Service Coordinator Supervisor:
    • Sue Ellermeier
  • Case Management/Service Coordination Organization:
    • Allegheny County Department of Human Service, Office of Behavioral Health

Innovations in Case Management Award Winners

2021

  • Indiana Professional Management Group (IPMG)

2018

  • Coordinated Behavioral Care for their Pathway Home Program

2017

  • Region V Systems

2016

  • Horizon House, Inc.

2015

  • Health Guardians

2013

  • Mental Health Association of Nebraska

Founders Award Winners

2018

  • Awarded for commitment to the Case Management profession and leadership to benefit Case Managers across the nation- Dennis Fisher

2017

  • Awarded for commitment to the Case Management profession and leadership to benefit Case Managers across the nation- NDCS Reentry Team

2013

  • For Commitment to the Case Management Profession and leadership within NACM- Service Access and Management, Inc.

2012

  • Outstanding Contribution to the 18th Annual Case Management Conference- 2012 SRO Housing Corporation Planning Committee

2011

  • Outstanding Contribution to NACM- David Ruiz

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