The 2025 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) period is now open.

We encourage members who plan to apply for a National Quality Award in 2025 to submit an ITA before the deadline on Thursday, November 14, 2024. 

WHY SUBMIT AN ITA?

• Commitment to Quality: Demonstrate your organization’s dedication to continuous quality improvement to your communities, staff, and residents.
• Stay Organized: Help keep your organization focused and organized throughout the application process.
• Discounted Application Fee: Applicants who submit an ITA receive a discounted application fee.*
• Exclusive Resources: Gain access to exclusive resources to assist with the application process.

Voluntary but Encouraged: While submitting an ITA is voluntary, it is strongly encouraged for long term and post-acute care providers.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS?

Step 1. Visit ahcancal.org/QualityAward and select  “Login” under Portal

Step 2. Log in using your designated username and password. Don’t know what that is? No problem! Contact a team member at qualityaward@ahca.org and we will get you set up.

Step 3. Navigate to your center’s dashboard and select “Payment” to submit your Intent to Apply. You are done!

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR INTENT TO APPLY

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Access the 2025 application packets and other resources on the Quality Award website

HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact us at qualityaward@ahca.org

*Application fees are listed in the Bronze, Silver and Gold application packets available on the National Quality Award website.

The National Quality Award Program is sponsored by AHCA/NCAL Associate Business Members: PharMerica, Prevail by First Quality, SnapCare, HealthCap, and MatrixCare.