News & Press https://www.leadingagetexas.org/news/default.asp Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:42:27 GMT Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:12:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 LeadingAge Texas Celebrating the 2026 LeadingAge Texas Award Winners https://www.leadingagetexas.org/news/news.asp?id=721394 https://www.leadingagetexas.org/news/news.asp?id=721394 Each year, we have the privilege of recognizing individuals and organizations who embody excellence across aging services in Texas — through leadership, mentorship, advocacy, innovation, governance, and direct care. We are proud to announce the 2026 honorees:

Award of Honor
Doyle Antle, Executive Director, Buckner Villas

Dr. Herbert Shore Outstanding Mentor
Dan Nixon, Director of Nursing, The Village at Incarnate Word

Excellence in Advocacy
Buckner Retirement Services

Excellence in Board Governance
Jan Olsen, Resident Member, Board of Directors, Blue Skies of Texas

Excellence in Community Impact
Westminster

Excellence in Direct-Care
Deborah Littles, Lead Cook, Morningside Ministries

Excellence in Innovation
Blue Skies of Texas, Maintenance Group

Excellence in Leadership
Wendy Carpenter, CEO, EdenHill Communities

Outstanding Young Professional
Tillie Frederick, Marketing and Sales Manager, EdenHill Communities

We will honor these outstanding changemakers during the Opening Night: Awards & Showcase at the 2026 Annual Conference & Solutions EXPO this May in Austin. The celebration continues throughout the conference as we highlight their impact and the leadership shaping the future of aging services in Texas.

Join us in celebrating their achievements — and join us in Austin as we recognize the people and organizations moving our field forward.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 17:12:00 GMT 2025 Accomplishments: Highlights From a Meaningful Year https://www.leadingagetexas.org/news/news.asp?id=716087 https://www.leadingagetexas.org/news/news.asp?id=716087 The 2025 Accomplishments highlight a year marked by meaningful progress across aging services in Texas. Throughout the year, LeadingAge Texas members continued to strengthen the not-for-profit difference, elevate the needs of older adults, and advance work that supports communities statewide.

This summary captures key milestones in advocacy, member support, leadership development, education, and new initiatives that uplift aging across Texas. It reflects the collective efforts of our association and the dedication of mission-driven providers throughout the state.

Explore the interactive report below to review the accomplishments that shaped 2025 and the foundation laid for the year ahead:

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