Care Champion
They show up when it matters most
Kore Cares ceo, gabrielle hoing, announces 2026 care champion winners!
Kore Cares is proud to announce the winners of our 2026 Care Champion Award: Amanda Lynch, Dani DeVries, and Trish Roberson.
We would like to thank everyone who submitted nominations. We received many outstanding nominations highlighting individuals who make a positive difference in the lives of others every day.
Congratulations to our winners on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for your dedication to serving your communities.
To watch Gabrielle Hoing, CEO of Kore Cares, announce the winners on Keloland Living, visit our YouTube channel.
Every day, caregivers across south dakota are doing incredible things.
They stay a little longer.
They go the extra mile.
They treat clients like family.
This is your chance to recognize them!
Nominate a care champion
Tell us about someone who goes above and beyond.
It only takes a few minutes.
👉 What you’ll need:
Their name
Where they work
A short story
About the Award
Who Can Be Nominated?
Caregivers/CNAs
Nurses
Direct Support Professionals
👉 Must include a real example of how they go above and beyond
What Care Champions Receive:
🏆 Public recognition
🎁 $250+ gift basket
💛 Community appreciation
Real Stories of Previous Care Champions
Click Here to learn about Trish
Click Here to learn about Amanda
Click Here to learn about Brikdania (Dani)
Click here to learn about Katherine
Click here to learn about Marty
Click here to learn about Bethany
Click here to learn about Jeanette
Click here to learn about Desiree
Click here to learn about Jennifer
Click here to learn about Julie
Click here to learn about Peggy
KELOLAND Living Segments on The Care Champion Award
This will only take about 3 minutes.
Share a few details and your story—we’ll take care of the rest.
Know someone else who deserves this? Share the nomination page!