News : Virginia Gay Hospital Honors Dedicated Employees at 2025 Service Awards Banquet

35 Year Service Award: Tina Eden

30 Year Service Award: Melissa Jessen, Tracey Herink

25 Year Service Award: Tiffnie Lamont, Mike Reifenstahl, Shannon Maynard, Jennifer Bahr

20 Year Service Award: Brie McKenna, Dr. Michelle Elgin, Sharon Happel, Traci Higgins

15 Year Service Award: Brandi Bresson, Tammy Hicok

10 Year Service Award: Ali LaGrange, ARNP, Barry Dietsch, Peyton Frank

5 Year Service Awards: Staci Greenwood, Theresa Gallup, Kat Vrendenburg, Tracy Butler, Katie Cox

DAISY: Julia Laughridge, Katie Steele, Denise Evans

Virginia Gay Hospital proudly celebrated the commitment and dedication of its staff during the 2025 Annual Employee Awards Banquet, held at the Vinton Country Club on Wednesday evening. The event brought together staff, family, and leadership to recognize employees who have reached milestone anniversaries in their service to the hospital and community.

This year's honorees represent a remarkable breadth of experience, compassion, and professionalism. The following individuals were recognized:

5 Years of Service:
Gabriel Barrios, Katie Cox, Staci Greenwood, Nicole Kalkbrenner, Katherine Vredenburg, Tracy Butler, Theresa Gallup, Rebecca Haines, Jennifer Mayer, Andrea Zaspal

10 Years of Service:
Barry Deitsch, Jill King, Megan Metz, Lori Smith, Peyton Frank, Alison LaGrange, Martin Parbs, Alesha Staab

15 Years of Service:
Brandi Bresson, Tammy Hicok

20 Years of Service:
Michelle Elgin, Traci Higgins, Sharon Happel, Brie McKenna

25 Years of Service:
Shannon Maynard, Jodi Bearbower, Michael Reifenstahl

30 Years of Service:
Tiffnie Lamont, Jennifer Bahr, Tracey Herink

35 Years of Service:
Tina Eden

In addition to service awards, the evening included recognition of Katie Steele, recipient of the 2025 Daisy Award, which honors extraordinary nurses for their compassionate and skillful care.

Virginia Gay Hospital thanks each of these employees for their continued excellence and dedication to patient-centered care. Their service strengthens our mission and ensures quality healthcare remains close to home.