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By entering the 2025-2026 Carewell Caregiver Awards the applicant agrees to the terms and conditions linked HERE.

Family Caregiver Award

This award recognizes a caregiver that cares for a parent, grandparent, sibling or spouse/partner.

Prize: $1,000

Companion Caregiver Award

This award recognizes someone providing care for a non-relative, like friend or coworker.

Prize: $1,000

Parent Caregiver Award

This award recognizes a parent who cares for their child beyond typical duties of parenthood, regardless of the child's age.

Prize: $1,000

Veteran Caregiver Award

This award recognizes someone providing care for a United States military veteran.

Prize: $1,000

Award Categories

How it works

Caregiver of the Year 2025

Family Caregiver Award

Companion Caregiver Award

Parent Caregiver Award

Veteran Caregiver Award

How it Works

 October 14th - November 15th: nominate yourself or others with a written entry

Our team will review entries & select finalists in each of the 5 award categories

Finalists will create a short video to help us learn more about them

Award winners announced on February 21st, 2025 during a virtual ceremony on Carewell.com

How it Works

October 14th - November 15th: nominate yourself or others with a written entry

Our team will review entries & select finalists in each of the 5 award categories

Finalists will create a short video to help us learn more about them

Award winners announced on February 21st, 2025 during a virtual ceremony on Carewell.com

2024 Caregiver Award Winners

Karen Yingling
CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR
Karen is a caregiver to her mother, who battles Dementia & Alzheimer's.
Read Karen's Story
Sara Mason
FAMILY CAREGIVER AWARD
Sara is a caregiver to her grandmother, Delphine, who is in stage 6 of Alzheimer's disease.
Read Sara's Story
Jason Castro
COMPANION CAREGIVER AWARD
Jason is a caregiver to his girlfriend who lives with cerebellar hypoplasia.
Read Jason's Story
Karen Yingling
CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR
Karen is a caregiver to her mother, who battles Dementia & Alzheimer's.
Read Karen's Story
Sara Mason
FAMILY CAREGIVER AWARD
Sara is a caregiver to her grandmother, Delphine, who is in stage 6 of Alzheimer's disease.
Read Sara's Story
Jason Castro
COMPANION CAREGIVER AWARD
Jason is a caregiver to his girlfriend who lives with cerebellar hypoplasia.
Read Jason's Story
Andre Morrow
VETERAN CAREGIVER AWARD
Andre is a caregiver to his father Samuel, who is a Marine Corps veteran living with dementia.
Read Andre's Story
Stephanie Stanley
PARENT CAREGIVER AWARD
Stephanie is a caregiver to her son, Peyton, who requires around the clock care.
Read Their Story
Jess Ronne
COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD
Jess Ronne dedicates her life to caring for her son, Lucas, with special needs.
Read Jess' Story
Andre Morrow
VETERAN CAREGIVER AWARD
Andre is a caregiver to his father Samuel, who is a Marine Corps veteran living with dementia.
Read Andre's Story
Stephanie Stanley
PARENT CAREGIVER AWARD
Stephanie is a caregiver to her son, Peyton, who requires around the clock care.
Read Stephanie's Story
Jess Ronne
COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD
Jess Ronne dedicates her life to caring for her son, Lucas, with special needs.
Read Jess's Story

Frequently Asked Questions

How it works

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The Award Categories

Click on the name of each award to view requirements and criteria.

How it works

Caregiver of the Year | $5,000

Family Caregiver Award | $1,000

Companion Caregiver Award | $1,000

Veteran Caregiver Award | $1,000

Parent Caregiver Award | $1,000

Community Builder Award | $2,500

Caregiver of the Month | $250

Submit Your Nomination Here

How To Submit a Nomination

By entering the 2024 Carewell Caregiver Awards the applicant agrees to the terms and conditions linked here.

Unseen Documentary Trailer

At Carewell, we value the journeys of caregivers like you. Partnering with PBS for the touching documentary "Unseen," which portrays Jess and Ryan Ronne's blended family including Lucas, who requires profound care due to disabilities, inspires us to illuminate the diverse experiences of all caregivers. Your story matters, and that's why we're introducing the Caregiver of the Month program.

Learn More

At Carewell, we value the journeys of caregivers like you. Partnering with PBS for the touching documentary "Unseen," which portrays Jess and Ryan Ronne's blended family including Lucas, who requires profound care due to disabilities, inspires us to illuminate the diverse experiences of all caregivers. Your story matters, and that's why we're introducing the Caregiver Spotlight Program.

Learn More

Thank You to Our Sponsor!

A heartfelt thank you to Attends for sponsoring our Caregiver Awards! Their invaluable support allowed us to recognize inspiring caregivers and elevate awareness around the often unseen sacrifices they make each and every day.

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