VIRGINIA LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

Virginia members receive regular updates on legislative and regulatory action that occurs at the state and federal levels. Be sure to update your contact information in the membership directory to receive the latest updates. VALA advocates for appropriate legislative to support Virginia's assisted living industry, but we also need assisted living providers to reach out to their legislative representatives on key issues. "Who's My Legislator" can help identify state and federal legislators. 
 

DIAMONDS OF ASSISTED LIVING IN VIRGINIA...

Virginia’s assisted living communities are filled with dedicated professionals and innovative programs that make a difference every day in the lives of nearly 40,000 residents across the Commonwealth.

While we could never recognize every deserving individual and program, the VALA Diamond Awards give us the opportunity to celebrate some of the outstanding people and achievements that represent the very best of Virginia’s assisted living industry.

We are proud to introduce the 2026 VALA Diamond Award Winners!

Congratulations—and thank you for all you do for Virginia’s assisted living residents!
 


Congratulations to Alicia Lewis for being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Assisted Living Administrator of the Year VALA Diamond Award!
 


Congratulations to Joshua Haynes for being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Assisted Living Caregiver of the Year VALA Diamond Award!

 

Congratulations to Shawnte Gwathney for being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Assisted Living Support Staff of the Year VALA Diamond Award!
 


Congratulations to Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg with their "Interdisciplinary Pre-Move-In Meetings" for being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Assisted Living Best Practice of the Year VALA Diamond Award!
 


 

Congratulations to A. Rena Williams for being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Senior Living Advocate of the Year VALA Diamond Award!







 



 

Congratulations to Delegate Holly M. Seibold for being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Senior Living Champion of the Year VALA Diamond Award!