Lois Burnham, CNA, CRMA, who has been a member of The Lincoln Home staff at Harbor View Cottage since its opening, recently received the Maine Health Care Association (MHCA) 2018 Celebrating Excellence in Caregiving Award during a recognition ceremony held at the Augusta Civic Center. The awards, which were presented by Tracy Sabol, anchor for WMTW News 8, are given annually to long term care employees statewide who have consistently exemplified a commendable level of caregiving, dedication, and professionalism in caring for the state’s elderly and disabled citizens living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Lois was one of 10 caregivers statewide who received the honor this year.

The Celebrating Excellence Award is designed to thank and honor Maine’s long term care employees who spend their days and nights caring for others. To be considered, nominees must meet certain criteria, including consistent quality of caregiving, attention to residents’ rights, leadership among peers, and ability to inspire others through example. Nominations for the award were submitted by long term care facilities statewide and winners were selected by an independent panel of judges with long term care expertise.