Photo (L-R): Representative Tom Young, Sherry DiFrancisco, Amanda Justice, Katarzyna Barkley, Dave Vowles, Maggie Mayunga, Amanda Burns (far right, with her daughter Victoria, second from right). Senator Cirino could not attend.

The Ohio Council for Home Care & Hospice Caring Awards Program recognizes individuals for their exemplary service and care in the home care and hospice field. Additionally, OCHCH awards special recognition to allies in the legislature that support a patient’s right to receive care in the comfort of their home. Nominations for future awards can be submitted at this link.

As is tradition, the luncheon on day two of the Annual Conference & Trade Show is dedicated to awarding these individuals with the recognition they deserve. Here are the 2024 winners!

Click each of their names to read about their truly moving backgrounds.

Home Care and Hospice Hero Awards – Representative Tom Young and Senator Jerry Cirino

Dorothy Royce Award – Sherry DiFrancisco, OTR/L, Associate Administrator, Integrity Home Care

Hospice Volunteer of the Year – Dave Vowles, We Honor Veterans Program, Patient and Family Support Volunteer, Gardens and Grounds Volunteer, at Cleveland Clinic Hospice

Award of Excellence in Home Health – Katarzyna Barkley, COTA, National Church Residences Home Health Central Ohio

The Award of Excellence in Hospice – Amanda Justice, RN, BSN, Nursing Supervisor, Nationwide Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care

Homemaker/Aide of the Year in Home Health – Amanda Burns STNA, DoDD Waiver Home Health Aide, Ross County Home Health

Homemaker/Aide of the Year in Hospice – Maggie Mayunga, STNA, Hospice Aide, Bella Care Hospice