Important Update: HOMES Has a New Mailing Address - Please update your records with our new mailing address for faster processing of payments and mail: HOMES, PO Box 10, Somerset, MA 02726-9998
The Woburn office will remain active, but items sent there may take 6 - 8 weeks to process.
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Supporting Providers of Home Medical Equipment and Services
in the Home with Leadership, Knowledge, and Advocacy
HOMES Awards
Each year the HOMES Association recognizes those members who have made a significant
contribution to the association or the industry at large.
Karyn Estrella: Heart of the Industry Award The Karyn Estrella Heart of the Industry Award honors an individual who exemplifies unwavering dedication to the home medical equipment community through integrity, compassion, leadership, and service. Recipient of this award exemplifies resilience and optimism in their actions with customers, HOMES’ members, advocacy, leadership, and engagement. These traits were exemplified by Karyn Estrella during her years of HOMES’ leadership, as well as in her national advocacy for the entire industry in partnership with VGM and AAHomecare. This award is presented in memory of Karyn Estrella, who served as President & CEO of HOMES (formerly NEMED) from 1998 until her passing in 2019 after a brief but aggressive battle with pancreatic cancer. Karyn's passion for the HME industry and her tireless advocacy efforts were unparalleled. |
In Memory of Karyn A. Estrella February 3, 1958 - July 4, 2019 |
- 2021 Recipient: Bill Fredericks, AllCare Medical Supply
- 2020 Recipient: Tamme Dustin, Herron & Smith
Outstanding Volunteer Award
The nominee is an individual person or company who promoted the interests of the home medical equipment, rehab-assistive technology, respiratory or infusion industry through one or more of the following: grassroots lobbying, sponsoring local events to educate consumers i.e. health fairs, open houses, etc., regular attendance at HOMES education programs or participation in a HOMES committee.
- 2019 Recipient: Jason Canzano, Acelleron; and Rich Robin, Keene Medical Products
- 2018 Recipients: Peter Tallas, Charm Medical; and VGM Group, Inc.
- 2017 Recipient: Sean Andrews, Bedard Medical Supply
April Mason Home Care Advocacy Award
The April Mason Home Care Advocacy Award is presented annually to a legislator or advocate in recognition of their support of the homecare industry and efforts to ensure access to equipment services and technology for patients in their home.
- 2019 Recipient: Laura Williard, AAHomecare
- 2016 Recipient: Massachusetts Representative Bill Keating
- 2015 Recipient: Connecticut Representative John Larson
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