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.

Chief Executive Officer Award for Distinguished Leadership

2011 Paul H. Coleman

2010 CEO Award Eloise V. Traina

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

Award For Legislative Excellence

2011 The Honorable David Burke

Legislator of the Year Ron Amstutz

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

Presidential Award Partnering For Quality

2011 The Honorable Michael Skindell

2010 President Award Robert Spada

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