09/04/2025

2025 Award Winners Demonstrate Innovation, Leadership, Compassion

LeadingAge Ohio is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Annual Awards, honoring individuals and organizations whose leadership, compassion, and dedication have made a lasting difference in the lives of older Ohioans.

This year’s Public Service Award was presented to State Representative Jim Hoops, whose advocacy has advanced dementia initiatives, supported rural communities, and strengthened the direct care workforce. Michelle Aman of Otterbein Home Health & Hospice received the Heart of Hospice Award for her extraordinary contributions to end-of-life care, while Olivia Woitas of Otterbein Lebanon was honored with the Excellence in Caring Award for her compassion and commitment to those she serves. The Impact Awards recognized both an individual and an organization: Angela Vogan of Friendship Village of Dublin for her innovation and leadership, and the McGregor Foundation for its community-wide commitment to improving the lives of older adults. In addition, Laura Lacy of The Knolls of Oxford was named Emerging Leader, and Laura Farrel of United Church Homes – Glenwood received the Visionary Leadership Award of Honor.

Together, these awardees reflect the creativity, dedication, and heart that define the LeadingAge Ohio network and continue to set new standards for aging services across the state.