At , we greatly respect and appreciate our community of hospice caregivers.
This includes hospice staff or other professionals, physicians, nurses, chaplains, social workers, CNAs, healthcare
administrative professionals, volunteers, or anyone else that is an important caregiver in our community.
To recognize these dedicated people for their selfless devotion and generosity of heart, we have created our
“Community Caregiver Award” program.
We will honor a caregiver based upon a review of nominations received from peers, friends, patients, and their families,
or others who feel a particular person excels in their profession. We will honor one outstanding caregiver
each quarter with a gift. Please see below for previous award recipients.
Community Caregiver Award Nomination
Jonathan Bellalmik
Our recent Hospice Caregiver award was presented to Jonathan Bellalmik with Ascend Hospice. Jonathan was nominated for the wonderful care and compassion he provided to his patient and their family. Thank you, Jonathan, for the wonderful work you do!
Stacy Klein
Stacy Klein, with Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, was awarded our Hospice Caregiver award. She took such wonderful care of her patient and their family, that after we had provided our services, the family nominated her for this award. Her help meant so much to this family that they even came to the award presentation to celebrate her! Congratulations, Stacy!
Karla Kagay
Our next award recipient, Karla Kagay, had one of the most special nominations we have ever received. Karla is with Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care and was caring for a 22 year old patient and her family. She went above and beyond her job duties to fulfill the patient’s request to spend time with a pig, since she had a pig when she was child. Karla located a mini pig near Springfield, MO. She left KC before daylight on her day off to get this pig and bring it to Kansas City and then later had to find a home for the pig. She spent extra time outside of her working hours helping this particular family and brought comfort during a very difficult situation. She also worked extra weekends so that weekend staff could have time off. When we presented this award, there was not a dry eye in the house. Congratulations, Karla!
American Legion Post 189 Hospice Volunteer Team
The American Legion Post 189 has a team of veterans that volunteers to assist fellow veterans who are on hospice. This is an amazing program where these veterans give of their time to visit and provide peace and comfort to those who have served our country. We were so pleased to attend the recent American Legion meeting to present our award to Commander John Williams for his team.
We greatly appreciate the wonderful work you are doing!
Chris Nedbalek, Suzanne Fuller, Maria Lene and Kristina Scoggins
Our Hospice Caregiver Award was given to the team of Chris Nedbalek, Suzanne Fuller, Maria Lene and Kristina Scoggins from Kansas City Hospice. This team worked together taking wonderful care of the patient and her family. Congratulations!
Katrina Simms
Katrina Simms with Kansas City Hospice was selected as our next award winner. Katrina takes such wonderful care of both her patients and their families. Congratulations Katrina!
Lee Ann McNulty
We are very pleased to be able to present our Hospice Caregiver Award in person again, after having to place this on hold due to Covid. Lee Ann McNulty with St. Luke’s Hospice was selected as our award winner. The family that nominated Lee Ann said her kindness, compassion, and skilled care will never be forgotten. Congratulations Lee Ann!
Norma Paris
We are pleased to announce that Norma Paris of Amada Senior Care has received our Hospice Caregiver Award. Norma's dedication, compassion, and level of care was outstanding. She often went above and beyond her scope of work to make sure that her patient's every need was taken care of until his passing. Congratulations Norma!
Penny Allen
Congrats to our latest Hospice Caregiver Award recipient, Penny Allen, of Kansas City Hospice. Penny is truly compassionate and caring towards her patients as well as their families. Thank you for your wonderful services as a caregiver!
Carolyn Kinzel
Thank you Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care for allowing us to attend your staff meeting to present Carolyn Kinzel with our Quarterly Hospice Caregiver award. Carolyn is a fantastic advocate for her patients and families' needs. We greatly appreciate your hard work!
Tracie Walker
What an honor it was to surprise Tracie Walker, with Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, as our Outstanding Hospice Caregiver of the Quarter Award! Tracie, thank you so much for all you do for your patients, as well as their families. Your selflessness, care, and compassion you provide during their difficult times are so appreciated!
Stacey Wiese
We are very pleased to announce Stacey Wiese, Asana Hospice, as our Caregiver of the Quarter! Stacey truly goes above and beyond taking care of her patients and their families, and we greatly appreciate her hard work. Thank you Asana Hospice & Palliative Care for welcoming us to your staff meeting and for ALL of the wonderful work you do in our community!
