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HCP Announces Award Winners

Each year, HCP members celebrate the exceptional individuals who go above and beyond in advancing the home care industry. After a careful nomination process, the HCP Board of Directors selects honorees whose dedication and innovation have made a lasting impact on both HCP and the communities we serve. 

On June 16, during the HCP Management Conference and Exhibition at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, NY, we will proudly recognize our 2026 award recipients. Their unwavering commitment to excellence has helped shape the future of home care. 

Please join us to congratulate this year’s distinguished honorees!

Richard Z. Steinhaus Award

Kathy McCarthy, HCS

The Richard Z. Steinhaus Award, HCP’s highest accolade, is given to an individual who has profoundly shaped the home care and hospice sectors. This award is reserved for those whose exceptional knowledge, leadership, and unwavering support have left an indelible mark on our field. This year’s recipient is a true embodiment of these qualities: Kathy McCarthy.

Over the years, Kathy McCarthy has been a familiar and trusted presence within HCP, serving our association through multiple agencies and in countless leadership roles. Her commitment has extended far beyond participation—she has consistently stepped forward to lead.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, her unwavering leadership, and her tireless advocacy, it is with great pride that HCP presents the Richard Z. Steinhaus Award to Kathy McCarthy.

Edna A. Lauterbach Member of the Year Award

Jim Rolla, VNS Health

It’s an honor to present the Edna A. Lauterbach Member of the Year Award to someone who embodies dedication, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to home care to Jim Rolla, VNS Health.

This year’s recipient has been an invaluable partner to HCP and a respected leader in home- and community-based care. Through their expertise, advocacy, and willingness to engage on the issues facing our industry, they have consistently helped advance the interests of providers and the individuals we serve.

 HCP is privileged to present this year’s Edna A. Lauterbach Member of the Year Award to Jim Rolla, VNS Health. 

Associate Member of the Year Award

John Pandolfi, HHAeXchange

In recognition of outstanding dedication and service, the New York State Association of Health Care Providers is proud to present the Associate Member of the Year Award to John Pandolfi, HHAeXchange,

This year’s recipient has been a valued partner to providers throughout New York, helping agencies navigate operational challenges while supporting innovation, compliance, and collaboration across the sector. Their team has consistently demonstrated a commitment not only to their customers, but to the success of the broader home care community.