• Article Photo. 35 Year Service Award: Tina Eden
    35 Year Service Award: Tina Eden
  • Article Photo. 30 Year Service Award: Melissa Jessen, Tracey Herink
    30 Year Service Award: Melissa Jessen, Tracey Herink
  • Article Photo. 25 Year Service Award: Tiffnie Lamont, Mike Reifenstahl, Shannon Maynard, Jennifer Bahr
    25 Year Service Award: Tiffnie Lamont, Mike Reifenstahl, Shannon Maynard, Jennifer Bahr
  • Article Photo. 20 Year Service Award: Brie McKenna, Dr. Michelle Elgin, Sharon Happel, Traci Higgins
    20 Year Service Award: Brie McKenna, Dr. Michelle Elgin, Sharon Happel, Traci Higgins
  • Article Photo. 15 Year Service Award: Brandi Bresson, Tammy Hicok
    15 Year Service Award: Brandi Bresson, Tammy Hicok
  • Article Photo. 10 Year Service Award: Ali LaGrange, ARNP, Barry Dietsch, Peyton Frank
    10 Year Service Award: Ali LaGrange, ARNP, Barry Dietsch, Peyton Frank
  • Article Photo. 5 Year Service Awards: Staci Greenwood, Theresa Gallup, Kat Vrendenburg, Tracy Butler, Katie Cox
    5 Year Service Awards: Staci Greenwood, Theresa Gallup, Kat Vrendenburg, Tracy Butler, Katie Cox
  • Article Photo. DAISY: Julia Laughridge, Katie Steele, Denise Evans
    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 ¢â‚¬â„¢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.