DAISY Award: Katie Steele with Julia Laughridge & Denise Evans
5 Year Honorees
10 Year Honorees
15 Year Honorees
20 Year Honorees
25 Year Honorees
30 Year Honorees
35 Year Honoree
Virginia Gay Hospital Honors Dedicated Employees at 2025 Service Awards Banquet
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.
Pictures:
Picture 1 DAISY: Julia Laughridge, Katie Steele, Denise Evans
Picture 2: 5 Year Service Awards: Staci Greenwood, Theresa Gallup, Kat Vrendenburg, Tracy Butler, Katie Cox
Picture 3: 10 Year Service Award: Ali LaGrange, ARNP, Barry Dietsch, Peyton Frank
Picture 4: 15 Year Service Award: Brandi Bresson, Tammy Hicok
Picture 5: 20 Year Service Award: Brie McKenna, Dr. Michelle Elgin, Sharon Happel, Traci Higgins
Picture 6: 25 Year Service Award: Tiffnie Lamont, Mike Reifenstahl, Shannon Maynard, Jennifer Bahr
Picture 7: 30 Year Service Award: Melissa Jessen, Tracey Herink
Picture 8: 35 Year Service Award: Tina Eden
