2023 OHCA Award Recipients Announced

The Oregon Health Care Association is pleased to announce the 2023 OHCA Awards recipients, who demonstrate a commitment to quality care through their dedication to residents, staff, and the long term care/community-based care profession. We are so honored to be able to work with and represent these astounding individuals who go above and beyond each and every day! Read more about each recipient here.

The award winners will be formally honored on September 20 at the Annual Convention Awards Luncheon Ceremony. This luncheon is a ticketed event. You may purchase an awards ticket when you register for the Annual Convention here. You may also add an awards ticket to an existing registration, or purchase it onsite. Advanced purchase is preferred. If you need to purchase more than one ticket, please contact OHCA at info@ohca.com or by calling 503-726-5260.

Above and Beyond Award

Debra Weber, Activities Director, Sapphire at Ridgeview

Administrator of the Year: Community-Based Care

Kylie Evenhus, Administrator, Marquis Tualatin

Administrator of the Year: Skilled Care

Tara Pray, Administrator, Oregon Veterans Home

Business Partner of the Year

Sysco Foods

Caregiver of the Year

Bobbie Gordon, Caregiver, Pacific View Assisted Living

Enrichment of Life Award

Kevin Sage, Life Enrichment Director, The Springs at Happy Valley

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 of the Year: Community-Based Care

April Petz, RN, Elite Care at Fanno Creek

Nurse Leader of the Year: Skilled Care

Maria Patricia Paruch, Director of Nursing, Marquis Springfield

Special Service Award

Dan Locker, Sysco Foods