The 2026 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open! All applicants who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award are encouraged to submit an ITA by logging into the Quality Award portal before the deadline on November 13, 2025, at 8 PM Eastern.
While not mandatory, applicants who submit an ITA will get a discounted application fee and receive dedicated emails with access to exclusive resources – including webinars with helpful tips, best practices, and reminders to assist you in your application writing process.
Applying for a National Quality Award provides a framework that can be used to prepare for and make critical improvements and serves as a team building activity to engage staff across all levels. Additionally, 2026 marks the Program’s 30th anniversary – an exciting celebration of how far we have come in the quality journey! Register today to jumpstart your 2026 application and set your organization on the path to excellence!
For more information deadlines, requirements and resources please check out the
2026 ITA Kickoff webinar.
Please contact the
Quality Award Program staff with questions or if you need assistance.
We want to send a special thank you to our sponsors! The National Quality Award Program is sponsored by AHCA/NCAL Associate Business Members: HealthCap, McKesson, Prevail by First Quality, Rosie, and Incite Workforce Solutions Powered by SnapCare.