Sandra Farris Crowned 2026 Ms. GHCA at Annual Pageant

• By: GHCA
• On: 08/24/2026 10:13:42
• In: News

The Georgia Health Care Association (GHCA) proudly celebrated the 2026 Ms. Georgia Health Care Association Pageant on Saturday, August 22, at the Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort in Stone Mountain. The annual event brought together residents, families, caregivers and long term care professionals from across Georgia for a special day celebrating the remarkable women who call GHCA member centers home.
 
This year's pageant featured an outstanding group of semifinalists representing long term care communities throughout the state. Each contestant brought her own unique story, personality and spirit to the event, reminding everyone in attendance that Georgia's long term care communities are places where residents continue to live, thrive and inspire those around them.
 
Following interviews with the judges and the selection of five finalists, Sandra Farris of A.G. Rhodes was crowned 2026 Ms. GHCA.
 
GHCA is also proud to congratulate the 2026 runners-up:

• 1st Runner-Up: Billie Collier — Lake City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
• 2nd Runner-Up: Nellie Ruth Lewis — PruittHealth – Decatur
• 3rd Runner-Up: Pearl Fields — Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing & Healing
• 4th Runner-Up: Alberta Carter — Westbury Center of Conyers for Nursing & Healing

 
“The Ms. GHCA Pageant is truly one of the most special events we have the privilege of hosting each year,” said Chris Downing, President & CEO of GHCA. “It gives us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible lives, stories and accomplishments of the residents we are honored to serve. Sandra and each of this year's contestants represent what makes our long term care communities so special, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate them.”
 
The Ms. GHCA Pageant is one of the Association's most cherished traditions, providing an opportunity to recognize residents for their accomplishments, experiences and continued involvement in their communities. This year's event once again showcased the joy, friendship and sense of community found throughout Georgia's long term care profession.
 
Congratulations to Sandra, our four runners-up, and all of the incredible women who participated in the 2026 Ms. GHCA Pageant! GHCA is grateful to the member centers, families, volunteers, judges and supporters who helped make this year's celebration so memorable.