The Oregon Caregiver FALL/WINTER 2023 www.ohca.com 30 Congratulations to the 2023 OHCA Award Recipients! The 2023 OHCA awards program recipients have demonstrated a commitment to quality care through their dedication to residents, staff, and the long term care profession. The award winners were formally honored on September 20 at the OHCA Annual Convention. Thank you to everyone who has supported the OHCA Awards Program and the award recipients! We are fortunate to work in a profession where so many people are committed and dedicated every day to providing quality services and care to Oregonians statewide. We encourage you to nominate or renominate the standout coworkers, leaders, and business associates in your communities next year. 2023 OHCA AWARD RECIPIENTS Administrator of the Year – Skilled Care Tara Pray, Administrator, Oregon Veterans’ Home Caregiver of the Year Bobbie Gordon, Caregiver, Pacific View Assisted Living Enrichment of Life Kevin Sage, Life Enrichment Director, The Springs at Happy Valley Administrator of the Year – Community-Based Care Kylie Evenhus, Administrator, Marquis Tualatin Above and Beyond Award Debra Weber, Activities Director, Sapphire at Ridgeview Innovative Program and Improvement Award Jill Nelson, Vice President of Business Development, VANDA Health Leadership Award Amanda Gray, Regional Director, Sapphire Health Services Nurse Leader – Skilled Care Maria Patricia Paruch, Director of Nursing, Marquis Springfield Nurse Leader – Community-Base Care April Petz, RN, Elite Care at Fanno Creek Business Partner of the Year Sysco Foods Special Services Award Dan Locker, Sysco Foods
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