Scott McQuinn, president and CEO of Life Enriching Communities, has been named a 2026 McKnight’s Pinnacle Award winner, one of the long-term care field’s highest national honors. McQuinn was recognized in the Thought Leader category for a career spanning more than 20 years and marked by sustained leadership across senior living and related services. Winners are selected by an independent national panel based on long-term performance, professional credibility, and influence across the field.
McKnight’s described this year’s class of honorees as exceptionally competitive, citing the depth of talent among nominees nationwide. McQuinn and other award recipients will be celebrated March 18, 2026, at a formal awards ceremony in New York City. Full coverage and details about the program are available in McKnight’s announcement of the 2026 Pinnacle Award winners.