What is Celebrating Excellence in Leadership Awards? Since 2004, Leadership Medina County has recognized leaders in the categories of Medina County, Business, Education, Public Service, Health Care, and Emerging Leadership. The community nominates leaders that are recognized for giving back and using their leadership for the greater good of Medina County.

Tickets are $50. A portion from the event ticket sales will be donated to each recipient’s charity of choice.

Each ticket includes fantastic food (your choice of salmon, chicken, or vegan) and beverages from Thyme2 and online link.

Date: December 7, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Food Pick-Up: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Park in carryout designated spot. Food will be delivered curbside if you call the number on the curbside sign or you can go inside to pick up.
Parking is located off of South Court Street.

Food Pick-Up Location:

Thyme2 (330-764-4114)
113 West Smith Road
Medina, OH 44256
(Parking is located off of South Court St.)

Event Contact:
Colleen Rice, colleen@leadershipmedinacounty.org, 330-721-7118 ext. 1

Event Agenda:

5:45 p.m. Event opens

6:45 p.m. Social hour begins

7:00 p.m. Program

8:00 p.m. End

8:15 p.m. Event Closes

What is Celebrating Excellence in Leadership Awards? Since 2004, Leadership Medina County has recognized leaders in the categories of Medina County, Business, Education, Public Service, Health Care, and Emerging Leadership. The community nominates leaders that are recognized for giving back and using their leadership for the greater good of Medina County.

Tickets are $30. A portion from the event ticket sales will be donated to each recipient’s charity of choice.

Each ticket includes the online link.

Date: December 7, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m.

Event Contact:
Colleen Rice, colleen@leadershipmedinacounty.org, 330-721-7118 ext. 1

Event Agenda:

5:45 p.m. Event opens

6:45 p.m. Social hour begins

7:00 p.m. Program

8:00 p.m. End

8:15 p.m. Event Closes

The finalists for each category are as follows:

 

Medina County

Sandy Hinkle, Feeding Medina County

Dr. Linda Randall, One Smart Dog!

 

Business

Bethany Dentler, Medina County Economic Development Corporation

Mark Priebe, Proximity Marketing

 

Education

Steven Chrisman, Medina County Career Center

Daryl Kubilus, Cloverleaf Local Schools

 

Emerging Leadership

Bailey Ewing, Children’s Center of Medina County

Ashley Powell, Evanko Dental Group of Medina

 

Health Care

Rick Shewbridge, Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital

Phillip Titterington, Medina County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Board

 

Public Service

Stefanie Robinson, Hope Recovery Community // Ohio Guidestone

Ron Stollar, Medina County Juvenile Detention Center

 

Nominees

David Ferrell, Philpott Solutions Group

Jason French Western Reserve Masonic Community

Jack Holland

Pastor Luke Linden, United Church of Christ, Congregational

Libby McGraw, Medina County Health Department

Megan Millikin, Medina County Juvenile Detention Center

Stephanie Mueller, Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce

Adrianne Patrick, Main Street Wadsworth

Michelle Reese, Roetzel & Andress

Jason Sanders, The University of Akron

Denise Testa, Medina County Planning Services and Fair Housing

Kyle White, Ohio State University Extension

Matt Wiederhold, Main Street Medina

Mead Wilkins, Catholic Charities Medina

Edward Zackery, Medina County Veterans Service Office

Current elected officials are not eligible for these awards

 Medina County

This is the only award which may be awarded posthumously.

• Makes significant and tangible leadership contributions to Medina County through extraordinary vision, innovation, inspiration and hard work.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities through career achievements or long-standing participation in community activities with full support of his/her organization, field, and community.
• Possesses a commitment to remain in Medina County and address the issues that face the county.
• Values leadership and fosters leadership in others.

Business

• Works for (or owns) a business operated in Medina County that represents leadership in its field and is stable strategically and financially.
• Attracts, retains, expands, or creates business through capital investment or job creation for Medina County.
• Promotes entrepreneurship in Medina County through innovation, technology development, and creative business solutions.
• Promotes and coordinates business and financial opportunities in Medina County.
• Applies business leadership skills in civic activities, not-for-profit companies, or governmental affairs.

Education

• Advances and promotes the general principles of education in Medina County.
• Addresses the educational challenges that face education in Medina County.
• Engages in educational program development within Medina County.
• Promotes collaboration between education and local business, civic organizations, or the citizens of Medina County.
• Promotes career or job-oriented education within Medina County.
• Exhibits passion for the positive advancement of the children who live in Medina County.
• Educates, teaches to advance the principles of leadership to students.

Health Care

• Engages in supporting the mission of health, wellness, or safety within Medina County related to medical, behavioral, and/or environmental health services.
• Inspires others to collaborate in expanding resources and programming which will positively impact the array of health related services available within Medina County.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of health, wellness, and/or safety through direct services, or by inspiring others to take part in developing opportunities to improve the health and welfare of citizens in Medina County.
• Leads by example as he or she engages in his/her professional and personal commitments in the community.
• Shows commitment to the advancement of community education related to medical, behavioral, and/or environmental health issues facing citizens in Medina County.
• Serves the community with a selfless and sincere compassion for the betterment of the lives of others.

Public Service

• Works for a political sub-division, not-for-profit company, or other public agency in Medina County.
• Stimulates and fosters interest in ongoing public issues within Medina County.
• Provides an innovative benefit to the citizens of Medina County.
• Promotes and fosters collaboration within Medina County to address local needs and challenges.
• Pioneers programs to guide Medina County into the future.
• Serves the community with the objective of improving the quality of life within Medina County.

Emerging Leadership

• Demonstrated excellence in their profession
• Contributed time and energy into improving the quality of life in Medina County
• Serve as role models both personally and professionally
• Show creativity, integrity and initiative in their professional and personal lives

Excellence in Medina County Leadership

2004 - Cary Blair, Westfield Group Foundation

2006 - Don Simmons, Simmons Bros., Construction

2008 - David B. Jones, Old Phoenix/FirstMerit Bank

2010  - James Gerspacher, Gerspacher Real Estate Grp

2012  - George Paidas, Embros, LLC

2014 – Chuck Hawley

2016 - Ron Paydo, Huntington Bank

2018 – William Bittner

2020 -

Excellence in Business Leadership 

2004 -  Becky Shotwell, Stop N Go of Medina Inc.

2006 - John Root, A.I.  Root Company

2008 - Jon Park, Westfield Bank

2010 - Denise (“Nizi”) Pozderac, Transitional Living Centers

2012 - Michael K. Baach, The Philpott Rubber Company

2014 – Bill Frantz, Frantz Companies, LLC

2016 – Larry Johns, McJak Candy Company, LLC

2018 – Doug Williams, Securitec

2020 -

Excellence in Education Leadership

2004 - James Boyes, Medina County Schools’ ESC

2006 - Linda Bowers, Medina County Career Center

2008 - Dale Fortner, Wadsworth City Schools

2010 - Jim Hayas, Brunswick City Schools

2012 - William Koran, Medina Co Educational Service Center

2014 – Marcus Neiman, Kent State University

2016 - Dr. Elizabeth Watson Schnabel, Medina County Soil & Water Conservation District

2018 – Dr. Kristine Quallich, Medina City Schools

2020 -

Excellence in Health Care Leadership

2004 - Pat Stevens, Medina County Health Department

2006 - Joyce Giles, Medina General Hospital

2008 - Gail Houk, Alternative Paths, Inc.

2010 - Gary Hallman, Medina General Hospital

2012 - Dr. Kim Bowen, Medina Health Ministry

2014 – Bev Kreiner, Medina County Health Department

2016 - Mary Kennedy, Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital

2018 – Krista Wasowski – Medina County Health Department

2020 -

Excellence in Public Service Leadership

2004 - William Lyren, City of Wadsworth

2006 - Jim Doutt, Medina County Economic Development Crp

2008 - Barbara J. Dzur, Gerspacher Real Estate Group

2010 - Charles Calvert, Calvert Promotions

2012 - Pamela Miller, Gramercy Gallery

2014 – Linda Hoffmann, Palecek, McIlvaine, Hoffmann & Morse Co. L.P.A.

2016 - Thomas James, Medina County Park District

2018 – Jeff Holland, Holland & Muirden, Attorneys at Law

2020 -

Excellence in Emerging Leadership Award

2018 – Suzie Muniak, Medina County District Library

2020 -