Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year

Congratulations to this year's Health Care Worker of the Year:

• Joe Jeffries, RPh, director, Pharmacy, Barnesville Hospital Association Inc.

2018 Finalists:

• Linda Maloy, RNC-MNN, director, Patient Experience, Avita Health System

• Michelle Stratton, RN, manager, Forensic Nurse Program, Emergency Department, Blanchard Valley Hospital

• Amy Preble, RN, MBA, director, Emergency Department, Med/Surg, ICU, Dialysis, ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital

• Collins Uzuegbu, CNS, clinical program coordinator, Palliative Care, Mercy Health Lorain Region

View all 2018 nominees

The deadline to submit nominations has passed. The call for nominations will reopen in the fall. 

• Preview the nomination form

• Tips for submitting a good nomination

• Tips for promoting your nominee

In addition to completing the online nomination, two digital photographs of the nominee must be submitted by the deadline:

• Headshot - a front-on photograph of the nominee with minimal or no surroundings

• Environmental - an action shot to show the nominee doing his or her job in the work setting. Photos that include patient interaction are encouraged. Please edit out any protected health information.

• Photograph tips

A panel of outside reviewers will score each nomination based on the following criteria. Each nomination should highlight the nominee's most notable achievements and describe how the nominee embodies the following qualities of the Health Care Worker of the Year:

• Great Leader (20 points)

• Goes Beyond the Call of Duty (20 points)

• Most Notable Achievements Reflect the Mission and Values of Your Organization (20 points)

• Gives Back to the Community (20 points)

A total of 80 points is possible. Please note each characteristic is worth 20 points as indicated.

In addition, you will be asked to provide a brief summary and photos that will be used in a keepsake publication, on the OHA website and in OHA publications.