Each year OSHCA recognizes an outstanding individual or organization for their significant impact on the quality of care for Ohio healthcare consumers.  The award was established in 1999 and is presented at the OHA Annual Dinner. 

We invite anyone to nominate a worthy individual or organization for this distinct recognition.  Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 award recipient. 

Criteria:

• Must be a resident of the state of Ohio
• Must be an innovative, positive leader
• Must demonstrate commitment to healthcare quality
• Must have made a significant impact on healthcare for consumers in Ohio
• Must be present at the OHA Awards Banquet in June (date to be announced soon)

Download 2010 Nomination Form Here

Previous Recipients - Champions advocating for better healthcare:

1999 - Betty Montgomery, Ohio Attorney General

2000 - Larry Harkness, CEO, Children's Medical Center of Dayton

2001 - Sherrod Brown, Ohio State Representative

2002 - Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland

2003 - Dr. Gina Melnick, Oncologist, Highland District Hospital

2004 - Dr. Gary Richardson, Chair Department of Emergency Medicine, Doctor’s Hospital,
                                              Massillon

2005 - Susan Daugherty, Executive Director Serving Our Seniors, Sandusky, Ohio

2006 - Riviera Rose, OB GYN Clinic of Athens, Ohio

2007 - Dr. Mary Kay Pierce, Executive National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Richmond County,
                                             Mansfield, Ohio

2008 - Richard A. Paat, M.D., FACP, Past Chief of Staff, St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, Ohio

2009 -  Deborah Miller, Executive Director of the Health Partners Free Clinic, Troy, Ohio  

2010 - Dr. Norman J. Schneiderman, Senior Partner, Miami Valley Emergency Physicians, Ohio

2011 - Gina McFarlane-El, Director of Ambulatory Services, Premier Health Partners, 
                                     Dayton, Ohio