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

2011 Paul H. Coleman

David Royer, ODADAS Director Orman Hall, Cheri L. Walter, Paul Coleman, and Steve Hedge

Past Recipients of the CEO’s Award for Distinguished Leadership

2010 – Eloise V. Traina
2009 – Alan Johnson
2008 – Terre Garner
2007 – Tom Ramseyer
2006 – Tom Pappas
2005 – Gayle Channing Tenenbaum
2004 – Jay Salvage
2003 – Angie Bergefurd
2002 – Hope Taft, First Lady of Ohio

OACBHA Legislator of the Year

2011 The Honorable David Burke

Jody Demo-Hodgins, Senator David Burke, and Mike Witzky

Past Recipients of the OACBHA Legislator of the Year Award

2010 – The Honorable Ron Amstutz
2009 – The Honorable Linda Bolon
2008 – The Honorable Jennifer Garrison
2007 – The Honorable Jimmy Stewart
2006 – The Honorable Kevin DeWine
2005 – The Honorable Jon Peterson
2005 – The Honorable Tom Niehaus
2004 – The Honorable John Carey
2003 – The Honorable Merle Grace Kearns
2002 – The Honorable Jim Hoops

President’s Partnering For Quality Award

2011 The Honorable Michael Skindell

Senator Michael Skindell and William Denihan

Past Recipients of the President’s Partnering for Quality Award

2010 – Robert Spada
2009 – Hamid Mehrizi
2008 – Justice Evelyn Stratton
2007 – The Honorable Ray Miller
2006 – Donna Conley
2005 – Frank Hickman
2004 – The Honorable Lynn Olman
2003 – Greg Moody