Celebrating Outstanding Caregivers
The Ohio Council for Home Care & Hospice awards program recognizes individuals and volunteers for their exemplary service and care in the home care and hospice industry.
You will find descriptions of each award below. Use the buttons or links to access the nomination form. Nominations are accepted throughout the year. To be considered for recognition at the Annual Conference & Trade Show awards ceremony, nominations must be received by Friday, August 30th.
Dorothy Royce Award
The Dorothy Royce Award is named in honor of the founding president of the Ohio Council for Home Care & Hospice. This award recognizes an individual that has worked hard to promote home care and hospice in Ohio through OCHCH and the community setting.
- 2018 Michael Vallee
- 2017 Craig Smith
- 2016 Jeremy Markewicz
- 2015 Deborah Albaugh
- 2014 Linda Horvath
- 2013 Rebecca Chenault
- 2011 Maryellen Majoros
- 2010 Charles Bradley
- 2009 Mary Jane Stumpf
- 2008 Wanda Stackpole
- 2007 Karen Thompson
- 2006 Debra Studer
- 2005 Pamela Parr
- 2004 Rose Anne Lonsway
- 2003 Fran Baby
- 2002 Holly Novak
- 2001 Therese “Terri” Medley
- 2000 Ann Burbank
- 1999 Nancy Diller-Shively
- 1998 Martha Haluszka
- 1997 Margaret “Marnie” Frey
- 1996 Cynthia Bowersock-Thiel
- 1995 Karen Newlon
- 1994 Karen Talbott
- 1993 Elizabeth Barbour
- 1992 Joanne Smith
- 1991 Sandra Volz
- 1990 Donna Grimm
- 1989 Karen Jones
- 1988 Kathy Tyner
- 1987 Eda Kohls
- 1986 Lucy Weaver
- 1985 Davina Gosnell
- 1984 Jeanne Bonham
- 1983 Jane Tschappat
- 1982 Betty Wolfe
Award of Excellence
The Award of Excellence recognizes the licensed professional who is outstanding in his/her field. This nominee must have at least three years of experience in home care or hospice patient care (past or present position) and must be currently employed by a member agency. Nominations may include personnel currently in administrative or supervisory positions. This award recognizes two individuals – one in home care and one in hospice.
- 2018 Joseph McDermott (hospice)
- 2018 Kristopher Parrish (home care)
- 2017 Tomi Meyer
- 2016 Tina Taylor (home care)
- 2016 Tracy Paul Downs (hospice)
- 2015 Lynn Juppe (hospice)
- 2015 Charlotte Kister (home care)
- 2014 Vonda Rempfer
- 2013 Dana Traxler
- 2012 Tina Taylor
- 2011 Mary Anne Kruse
- 2010 Cheryl Winigman
- 2009 Diane Korman
- 2008 Cindy Ohms
- 2007 Teresa Cosner
- 2006 Donna DeLozier
- 2005 Sharon Wills
- 2004 Herb Tharp
- 2003 Karen Robinson
- 2002 Melanie Ray
- 2001 Patricia Excellence
- 2000 Rhonda Moeller
- 1999 Garnett Beagle
- 1998 Barbara Driscoll
- 1997 Theresa Beard
- 1996 Linda Krulish
Caring Award
The Caring Award is an award presented to a caregiver who has exhibited outstanding courage and love to individual(s) in their care. The recipient of this award is neither an OCHCH member nor an employee of any member agency. Nominations for this award must come from an OCHCH Member and the patient must be either a past or current patient of an OCHCH member agency. This award recognizes two individuals – one in home care and one in hospice.
- 2018 Linda Eckfeld
- 2017 Beth Batten-Sidle (home care)
- 2017 Sharon Smith (hospice)
- 2016 John and Martha Meeks
- 2015 Tonya Cunningham
- 2014 Susan Reasnor (hospice)
- 2013 Jan and Ralph Brown
- 2012 Connie Howie
- 2011 Ellen Shankle
- 2010 Linda Goettemoeller
- 2009 Teresa Matot
- 2008 Janet Finely
- 2007 Irene Barnett
- 2006 Alice Malak
- 2005 Aileen Patterson
- 2004 Debra Estep
- 2003 Jill Stinebaugh
- 2002 Bonnie Plotts
- 2001 Mary Matthews
- 2000 Linda Point
- 1999 Thomas Vagedes
- 1998 Linda Knodel
- 1997 Hobart & Vince Smith
- 1996 Karen Mealy
Homemaker / Aide of the Year Award
The Homemaker/Aide of the Year Award recognizes a special individual who is an outstanding, personable, caring and dedicated caregiver (home care and/or hospice). This nominee must be a homemaker/aide with at least three years of experience in giving in-home patient care and must be currently employed by a member agency. This award recognizes two individuals – one in home care and one in hospice.
- 2018 Robin Robinson (home care)
- 2018 Peggy Butler (hospice)
- 2017 Tabetha Morelock (hospice)
- 2017 Judy Fisher (home care)
- 2016 Martha Meister (home care)
- 2016 Nancy Roig (hospice)
- 2015 David Yanneris (hospice)
- 2015 Anjie Kennell (home care)
- 2014 Joseph Quinn
- 2013 Nell Coleman
- 2012 Wilsie Bradford
- 2011 Sharon Mays
- 2010 Ollie Tripp
- 2009 Lisa Wells
- 2008 Margie Jones
- 2007 Cassie Parrish
- 2006 Brenda Caudy
- 2005 Leslie Bass
- 2004 Traci Riley
- 2003 Katherine Scott
- 2002 Peggy Cobrun
- 2001 Elsa Tartaglia
- 2000 Betty Lewis
- 1999 Mary Harrington
- 1998 Rita Woodyard
- 1997 Audrey VanDriver
- 1996 Maxine Streber
Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award
First awarded in 2014, the Hospice Volunteer of the Year is presented to a volunteer who has exhibited outstanding dedication, service, compassionate care and love to hospice patients and their families. This individual goes out of their way to make the lives of hospice patients a little better, their days brighter and improves their quality of life. The recipient of this award is currently a volunteer at an OCHCH Provider Member.
- 2018 Mary Ann Moos
- 2017 Susan Culler Soden
- 2016 Robert Bish
- 2015 Paul Carlson
- 2014 Les Tesnow
Home Care and Hospice Hero Award
The Home Care and Hospice Hero Award recognizes a public official who has made a significant contribution to the improvement and advancement of home care and hospice, and their accessibility to the public. The recipient is nominated by members of the OCHCH Nomination Committee and must be a current or former public official, either elected, or in a regulatory capacity on the state, federal, or local level.
- 2018 Senator Dave Burke & Representative Sarah LaTourette
- 2016 State Representative Nickie J. Antonio
- 2013 Val J. Halamandaris
- 2011 Senator Shannon Jones
- 2009 Representative Barbara Boy
- 2007 Senator John Carey & Representative Jon Husted
- 2005 State Representative Jim Hoops
- 2003 Senator Doug Whitey
- 2001 State Senator Eric D. Fingerhut & Robert Wrighty
Nominate Your Hero Today!
Help us celebrate the amazing caregivers in Ohio by nominating a hero in your life today! Use the button below to access the nomination form.
