Dan Knorr Honored with Marketplace Influencer Award as part of McKnight's 2026 Pinnacle Awards Program
McKnight’s is pleased to announce Dan Knorr, Founder, CEO, and Board Chairman, Functional Pathways, has been chosen as a 2026 Pinnacle Award honoree, elected from a remarkable pool of nominations in the competition’s fourth year of honoring distinguished industry leaders.
The McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards recognize sector veterans with 20 or more years of service who have set new standards, driven innovation and inspired colleagues across the senior care, skilled nursing and home care fields.
“These Pinnacle Award winners embody an incredible collection of wisdom and experience that the sector could not do without. Their contributions to the field have been exemplary and deserve this great recognition,” said McKnight’s Vice President and Associate Publisher John O’Connor. “We look forward to honoring them in person in March, and even greater things out of them in the future.”
“I am honored to be recognized among this distinguished group of senior living leaders,” said Dan Knorr, CEO, Functional Pathways. “This recognition coincides with the 30-year anniversary of Functional Pathways—an industry leader in contract therapy—and underscores the value the industry places on providing excellence in care and outcomes for the patients we have the privilege to serve.”
All winners will be celebrated at an awards banquet and ceremony March 18 at the Edison Rooftop in New York City. Among the honorees will be the Career Achievement Award winner, who will be revealed in the coming days. In addition, new this year is an afternoon Pinnacle Summit preceding the evening’s festivities. It will offer enriching executive-led panels, learning and networking opportunities. Top figures in the long-term care field, including Pinnacle Award winners, will be featured speakers delving into some of the hottest topics of the day.
For more information about attending or the background of the 2026 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards + Summit, please visit https://www.mcknightspinnacleawards.com. This year’s honorees are listed here.
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