2025 Awards of Excellence Winners


FHPCA was honored to present the 2025 Awards of Excellence at the Annual Forum. These recognitions are granted to individuals, teams, or organizations that demonstrate outstanding service, innovation, leadership, and compassion in Florida’s hospices and palliative care. These awards help to highlight best practices, honor exceptional contributions, and encourage continued excellence in end-of-life care.

2025 Barbara Janosko Leadership Award
 The Barbara Janosko Excellence in Leadership Award​  Kristal Goodwin, Haven Hospice ​with Paul Ledford
Kristal Goodwin
Haven Hospice
 
2025 The Catalyst Award
The Catalyst Award ​  Theresa Fesler, Treasure Coast Hospice and St. Francis Reflections Hospice​ with Paul Ledford
Theresa Fesler
Treasure Coast Hospice and St. Francis Reflections Hospice
 
2025 Hospice Heart Award
 The Hospice Heart Award ​  Cindy Moon, Avow Hospice ​ with Paul Ledford
Cindy Moon
Avow Hospice
 
2025 Hospice Heart Award
The Hospice Heart Award ​  Sara Parsons, VITAS Healthcare​ with Paul Ledford 
Sara Parsons
VITAS Healthcare
 
2025 Hospice Story Award
The Hospice Story Award ​  Betsy Miller, The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care ​with Paul Ledford
Betsy Miller
The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care
 
2025 Rising Leader Award
 The Rising Leader Award ​Alexis Kidd, The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care ​with Paul Ledford
Alexis Kidd
The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care
 
2025 Rising Leader Award
The Rising Leader Award Amber Givens, Avow Hospice with Paul Ledford​
Amber Givens
Avow Hospice
 
2025 Synergy Award
The Synergy Award ​  Chiefland Care Team, Haven Hospice  with Paul Ledford
Chiefland Care Team
Haven Hospice
 
2025 Excellence in Program Innovation – Community Outreach Award
 The  Excellence in Program Innovation Award–Community Outreach​  Hospice of Health First ​ with Paul Ledford
Hospice of Health First

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