Proud of our nominees
At Mission Health Communities, excellence is a daily commitment, lived out in every community, by every team member. We’re proud to recognize a group of outstanding individuals who embody what our organization stands for.
Our CARES Award nominees represent the heart of Mission Health
Character, Attitude, Respect, Excellence, and Service.
Our Mission Experience Award nominees have driven meaningful results across our organization raising quality, meeting goals, and leading with impact. Together, these honorees remind us that what we do matters.
How we do it matters even more.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 nominees.
MISSION EXPERIENCE Award nominees
Rhonda Barton
Colby Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Charlene Jostes
Nichole Burger
Mission Management Services
Nominated by: Keira Thomas
Darlene Cooney
Wellington Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Daniel Laffery
Chris Crocker
Peabody Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Adriel Rodriquez, RN DON
Juli Greger
Mission Health Home Office
Nominated by: Abbi Combs & Catrisse Alvord
Julie Hastings
Neodesha
Nominated by: Alicia Weide, Emily Sevey, & Mindi Estes
Sharla Hopper
Oswego Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Alicia Weide, Emily Sevey, & Mindi Estes
Lisa Jones
Onaga Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Sherry Wahl
Samantha Koelilker
Wilson Care & Rehab
Nominated by: Megan Gudde
KC Locher
Eskridge Care & Rehab
Nominated by: Nikki Jacobs
Paula McCra
Central Kansas
Nominated by: Karen McDonald & Shelby Kendrick
Shannon Martinez
Mission Health Home Office
Nominated by: Raf Morales, Michaella Shoulders, Cheri Kauset, & Abbi Combs
Amy Meinecke
The Residence at North Ridge
Nominated by: Cindy Heigel & Samantha Vnuk
Jennifer Morey
Arma Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Alicia Weide
Karel Page
Haviland Care Center
Nominated by: Stacie Moses
Jacy Pearson
UMW
Nominated by: Adrian Monroe & Amy Meinecke
Brenda Reierson
Columbus Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Mandy Clover
Natasha Reifschneider
Mission Health Home Office
Nominated by: Karen McDonald
Steve Rodgers
Mission Health Home Office
Nominated by: Michelle Barns & Adrian Monroe
Martha Roenne
Smith Center Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Lori Daulton
Alyx Shaw
McPherson Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Sherry Wahl
Rachel Shunk
Columbus Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Mandy Clover
Olga Sutherland
Mission Health Home Office
Nominated by: Emme Anderson
Beth Towns
Pratt Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Sherry Wahl
Jen White
Arma Health & Rehab
Nominated by: Alicia Weide, Emily Sevy, Mindi Estes
Leslie Zimmerman-Black
Mission Management Services
Nominated by: Nichole Burger