Annual Association Awards
The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities each year awards individuals who have exemplified the actions and characteristics of leadership, quality, and legislative excellence. The Association would like to extend its appreciation to all present and past recipients for their efforts in the support of behavioral health.
CEO Award for
Distinguished Leadership |
Advocate of the Year |
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| 2017 |
Terry Russell |
2017 |
CaSonya Johnson, Portsmouth, Ohio |
| 2016 |
Sheriff Michael Heldman |
2016 |
Council Chair Dan Brady, Cuyahoga County |
| 2015 |
Gary Mohr |
2015 |
Sheriff Matthew Lutz, Muskingum County |
| 2014 |
Mark Hurst, MD |
2014 |
Mary Jo Carle, Marion, Ohio |
| 2013 |
Brian Perera |
2013 |
MOCA House, Wooster, Ohio |
| 2012 |
Mike Dewine |
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| 2011 |
Paul H. Coleman |
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| 2010 |
Eloise V. Traina |
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| 2009 |
Alan Johnson |
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| 2008 |
Terre Garner |
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| 2007 |
Tom Ramseyer |
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| 2006 |
Tom Pappas |
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| 2005 |
Gayle Channing Tenenbaum |
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| 2004 |
Jay Salvage |
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| 2003 |
Angie Bergefurd |
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| 2002 |
Hope Taft, First Lady of Ohio |
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President’s Partnering
For Quality Award |
OACBHA
Legislator(s) of the Year |
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| 2017 |
The Honorable Gayle Manning |
2017 |
The Honorable Scott Ryan |
| 2016 |
Thom Craig |
2016 |
The Honorable John Eklund |
| 2015 |
The Honorable Dave Yost |
2015 |
The Honorable Frank LaRose |
| 2014 |
The Honorable Rob Portman |
2014 |
The Honorable Nickie J. Antonio |
| 2013 |
Jon Allison |
2014 |
The Honorable Ryan Smith |
| 2012 |
Tracy J. Plouck |
2013 |
The Honorable Barbara Sears |
| 2011 |
The Honorable Michael Skindell |
2013 |
The Honorable Robert Sprague |
| 2010 |
Robert Spada |
2012 |
The Honorable Chris Widener |
| 2009 |
Hamid Mehrizi |
2011 |
The Honorable David Burke |
| 2008 |
Justice Evelyn Stratton |
2010 |
The Honorable Ron Amstutz |
| 2007 |
The Honorable Ray Miller |
2009 |
The Honorable Linda Bolon |
| 2006 |
Donna Conley |
2008 |
The Honorable Jennifer Garrison |
| 2005 |
Frank Hickman |
2007 |
The Honorable Jimmy Stewart |
| 2004 |
The Honorable Lynn Olman |
2006 |
The Honorable Kevin DeWine |
| 2003 |
Greg Moody |
2005 |
The Honorable Jon Peterson |
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The Honorable Tom Niehaus |
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2004 |
The Honorable John Carey |
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2003 |
The Honorable Merle Grace Kearns |
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2002 |
The Honorable Jim Hoops |
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