2026 Executive Director Supernova Award: Regina Fargis Wins Top Senior Living Leadership Honor
Recognizing the Pinnacle of Senior Living Leadership
The Supernova Award represents the pinnacle of individual achievement at Senior Living Communities. Presented annually to an Executive Director who exemplifies our organization’s core values, culture, and commitment to excellence, nominees are evaluated on integrity, accountability, servant leadership, and a steadfast dedication to helping Members live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Selected by the Home Office Leadership Team, this prestigious honor recognizes an Executive Director whose leadership, community performance, and overall impact distinguish them among their peers. The recipient is celebrated during the Senior Living Communities Annual Meeting Memory Gala.
This year, we are proud to announce that Regina Fargis, Executive Director of Summit Hills, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Supernova Award for Executive Director of the Year!
A Decade of Servant Leadership and Excellence at Summit Hills
Regina has served as Executive Director of Summit Hills for the past 10 years, guiding her community through both extraordinary successes and unprecedented industry challenges. Throughout her decade-long tenure, she has consistently embodied servant leadership while fostering a warm, resilient culture where both Members and team members thrive.
Under Regina’s direction, Summit Hills continues to model our foundational guiding principles, maintaining a strong focus on delivering an exceptional living experience for every Member who calls the community home.
“I have been the Executive Director at Summit Hills for 10 years, and what an honor it is to receive the Executive Director Supernova Award for 2026,” shared Regina. “This is truly an award for our entire team. It is because of their excellence that I can focus on what really matters—creating happy team members, which creates happy Members, which creates more Members. The biggest honor is being able to work and serve alongside such kind, wise, fun, and supportive people every day.”
– Regina Fargis, Executive Director
Inspiring Teams and Empowering Communities
Regina’s commitment to supporting, developing, and empowering her staff directly reflects our core operating philosophy: Happy Team Members = Happy Members = More Members. Her servant-hearted approach inspires those around her to lead with integrity, grace, and confidence.
“Congratulations to Regina! She is a fearless, natural leader who always knows the right thing to do, especially in the toughest situations. This is well-deserved recognition for an exceptional leader!”
– Cory Hoots, Regional Vice President of Operations
Congratulations, Regina Fargis, on being named the 2026 Executive Director of the Year! Thank you for your decade of visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to Members, and inspiring dedication to the Summit Hills community.
