HONORING VOICES THAT MAKE CARE VISIBLE

Caregiver
Champions

We celebrate extraordinary individuals who use their platforms, leadership, and lived experience to elevate caregivers and drive meaningful change.

Elevating
the Conversation

Caregiver Champions help shift perceptions, spark dialogue, and inspire action so caregivers are seen, supported, and valued across the country.

VOICE OF CARE AWARDS

2026 Voice of Care  Honorees

Meet seven remarkable individuals using their voices to elevate caregiving and inspire change.

Terry Crews

Terry Crews

Athlete, actor, entrepreneur, host, author, artist & philanthropist

Bellamy Young

Bellamy Young

Actor & Caregiver Advocate

Fortune Feimster

Fortune Feimster

Comedian & Actress

Ashley Williams

Ashley Williams

Actress, Producer, Director

Nikki DeLoach

Nikki DeLoach

Actress, Writer, Advocate

Athena Dion

Athena Dion

Mother of the Dion Dynasty

Megan Falley

Megan Falley

Poet & Essayist

VOICE OF CARE AWARDS

2025 Voice of Care  Honorees

Recognizing extraordinary people who champion caregiving and bring caregiver stories into the spotlight.

Yvette Nicole Brown

Yvette Nicole Brown

Actor, host & caregiver advocate

Debbie Matenopoulos

Debbie Matenopoulos

Television host & caregiver advocate

Lauren Sisler

Lauren Sisler

Sportscaster & caregiver advocate

CREATING THE VOICE AWARDS

Creating the Voice  Honorees

Celebrating leaders who have amplified caregiver voices through their platforms, creativity, and advocacy.

Richard Lui

Richard Lui

MSNBC anchor & caregiver advocate

Ryan Zimmerman

Ryan Zimmerman

Washington Nationals All-Star & caregiver advocate

Montel Williams

Montel Williams

Television personality; advocate for veterans & caregivers

Judy Woodruff

Judy Woodruff

Award-winning journalist; storytelling on caregiving and aging

George Will

George Will

Political commentator & caregiver advocate

Leeza Gibbons

Leeza Gibbons

Television personality; founder of Leeza’s Care Connection

Ijeoma Duru-Okwuchi

Ijeoma Duru-Okwuchi

Caregiver and advocate for burn survivors and families

CAREGIVING LEADERS IN CONGRESS

Congressional Leader Awards

Honoring public servants who have advanced legislation and resources to support family caregivers nationwide.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Introduced the National Care Corps Act

Senator Tammy Baldwin

Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Introduced the RAISE Family Caregivers Act

Senator Susan Collins

Senator

Susan Collins

Leadership on the RAISE Family Caregivers Act

Senator Cory Booker

Senator

Cory Booker

Introduced the In-Home CARE Act

Senator Elizabeth Dole

Senator

Elizabeth Dole

Championed military and veteran caregivers