OALA Honoring Excellence Awards
Each year OALA recognizes the efforts of individuals in our profession who have done an outstanding job. These individuals are nominated by their peers and the residents in their communities.
Congratulations to our 2019 Winners!


Angie Gray
Outstanding Food Service - Lead Cook
Nominated by Ryan Knuth, Chef at Wiggins Place




Amy White
Outstanding Resident Programming Director
Nominated by Casey Lang, Executive Director at Barrington of Oakley
Beth Loomis
Outstanding Housekeeping Supervisor
Nominated by Dawn Nero, Executive Director at Oakleaf Village of Columbus
Carrie Wooten
Outstanding LPN / Assistant Director of Nursing
Nominated by Britney Jo Lenover, RN Unit Manager at Springfield Masonic Community
Chris Mansour
Outstanding Director of Environmental Service
Nominated by Frankie Twymon at Wiggins Place

Chris Robles
Outstanding Administrator
Nominated by Jennifer Kessen, Health & Wellness Director at Courtyard at Seasons

Jeannette Albert
Outstanding Administrative Assistant
Nominated by Michelle Watkins Executive Director at The Inn at Ironwood

Joshua Craig
Outstanding Caregiver (Co-Winner)
Nominated by Kyle Foulk, Executive Director at Carriage Court of Marysville

Pauline Searles
Outstanding Caregiver (Co-Winner)
Nominated by Shala Steinman, Executive Director at Primrose of Zanesville

Robert Nero
Outstanding Executive Director
Nominated by Brent Classen, Owner The Reserve at Brentwood

Susanna Dudley
Outstanding Community Relations Director
Nominated by Aleashia Wood, Administrator at River Oaks

Virginia King
Outstanding RN / Health & Wellness Director
Nominated by Sarah Vincenzo, Executive Director, Brookdale Zanesville