PAST AWARDS RECIPIENTS

Congratulations to all of OSHA's past award recipients! 

Every year, OSHA recognizes dedicated individuals who have contributed to or supported our professions in an outstanding way or who have provided exceptional service to patients, clients, or students with communication or swallowing challenges.

2024

Outstanding Clinician (Schools/EI/ECSE)	Laura Ryba
Outstanding Clinician (Clinics, Hospitals, Private Practice)	Jana Childes
Professional Advocacy Award	Moira Finnegan and Ginevra Ralph
Outstanding Teaching or Research	Jordan Tinsley
Award of Clinicianship	Brandon Eddy
Lifetime Achievement	Dr. Melanie Fried-Oken
Student Recognition Award	Pacific University Jace Telloian
Student Recognition Award	University of Oregon Sarah Wahl
Student Recognition Award	Portland State University Giselle Meza
Kami Awards	Betsy Bell, Kelsey Frazier, Casey Watson

2023

Outstanding Clinician (Schools/EI/ECSE)	Christina Slusarczyk
Outstanding Clinician (Clinics, Hospitals, Private Practice)	Tasi Clancy
Professional Advocacy Award	Amanda Brown
Outstanding Teaching or Research	Dr. Stephanie De Anda
Award of Clinicianship	Dr. Jeff Conn, Dr. Heather Durham, Dr. Mary Mitchell
Lifetime Achievement	Ernest Cristler
Student Recognition Award: Pacific University	Tenli Petty
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Kenneth Silva Millan
Student Recognition: Portland State University	Jessica Sheets
Kami Awards	Jamie Cooper, Lindsey Wineland, Lindsay Barrett

2022

Outstanding Clinician (Schools/EI/ECSE)	Danielle Butler and Ted Vossen
Professional Advocacy Award	Melissa Fryer
Outstanding Teaching or Research	Kerry Mandulak
Award of Clinicianship	Kira Wright, Nikki Hinsley, and Natashia Kletter
Lifetime Achievement	John Tracy
President's Award	Kelli Murdock-Eickelberg
Student Recognition Award: Pacific University	Brittany Halladay
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Sisi Anaya-Diaz
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Sandra Rios-Ayala
Kami Awards	Faith Purnell, kacia Hart, Dr. Jessica Fanning, and Kim Baglien

2021

Outstanding Research or Teaching	Dr. Megann McGill and Dr. Samantha Shune
Professional Advocacy Award	Bill Anton with Oregon Scottish Rite and Erica Soto with Smith Oregon
Award of Clinicianship	Sarah Vann & Kristin Mangan
Student Recognition Award: Pacific University	Dane Frank
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Ziru Bolen
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Izela Michel
Kami Awards	Erik Nebel, Brandon Eddy, and Alex Marchbanks

2020

Student Recognition Award: Pacific University	Sami Wong
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Megan Kearney
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Diana Yuen

2019

President's Award	Lyndsay Duffus
Award of Clinicianship	Rik Lemoncello
Professional Advocacy Award	Karen Aguilera
Student Recognition Award: Pacific University	Reny Ferrari
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Kelsey Decker
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Emma Brooks

2018

Award of Clinicianship	Angela Sullivan
Outstanding Clinician Award	Claire Leake
Student Recognition Award: Pacific University	Kathryn Waller
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Isabel Zhu
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Cecillia Rehm

2017

Award of Clinicianship	Rosemarie Cole
Outstanding Clinician Award: Clinics, Hospitals, Private Practice	Linda A. Bryans
Award for Outstanding Research and Teaching	Melanie Fried-Oken
Professional Advocacy Award	Kathy de Domingo
Student Recognition Award: Pacific University	Reny Ferrari
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Kelsey Decker
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Emma Brooks

2016

Honors of the Association	Allyson Goodwyn-Craine
Honors of the Association	Nancy Sinden
Honors of the Association	Janet Brockman
Award for Outstanding Teaching	Doug Peterson
Outstanding Clinician in Clinics, Hospitals, or Private Practice	Susan Roach Stewart
Student Recognition Award: Pacific University	Emily Jurgens
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Jake Mauck
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	David Alarcon
President's Award	Mike Turner, for The Way We Talk

2015

Outstanding Clinician in the Schools/EI/ECSE	Loni Gabel
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Jillie Jennings
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Alexis Aiello
Student Recognition Award: Pacific University	Amy Wilde
President's Award	Paul Terdal, of Autism Insurance for Oregon
Professional Advocacy Award	Sandy Leybold, as Executive Director of BSPA

2014

Outstanding Clinician, Hospitals and Private Practice	Laurelin Kirby
Award for Outstanding Teaching & Research	Christina Gildersleeve-Neumann
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Thomas Appenzeller
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Samantha Frank
Student Recognition Award: Pacific University	Allison Blakeley
Outstanding Leadership Award	Lauretta Manning, as OSHA President

2013

Honors of the Association	Gov. Barbara Roberts
Award for Outstanding Teaching	Dr. Amanda Stead
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Cydne Tullis
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Melissa Fong
Student Recognition Award: Pacific University	Krista Stangel
President's Award	Susan McKey, as OSHA CEU Coordinator
Outstanding Leadership Award	Linda D'Onofrio, as OSHA President

2012

Honors of the Association	Glenn Weybright
Outstanding Clinician Award	Donna Graville
Outstanding Clinician, Private Practice	Jane Butler
Award for Outstanding Teaching	Steve Gorsek
Award for Outstanding Teaching & Research	Marilyn Nippold
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Leanne Hidde
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Stephanie Gloge
President's Award	Amy Costanza-Smith
Special Recognition	Karen Aguilera, as Legislative Committee Chair
Special Recognition	Wendy Gunter, for work on Universal Licensure issue
Special Recognition	John Tracy, for work on Universal Licensure issue
Outstanding Leadership Award	Nancy Fulton, as OSHA President

2011

Outstanding Clinician in Clinics, Hospitals, Private Practice	Patti Hall
Award for Outstanding Teaching	Ellyn Arwood
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Dunya Chirchi
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Rikkie Schley
President's Award	Jill Dolata, as OSHA Technology Committee Chair
Outstanding Leadership Award	Janet Lambert, as OSHA President

2010

Honors of the Association	Bob Buckendorf
Outstanding Clinician in Clinics, Hospitals, or Private Practice	Deanne Nelson
Outstanding Clinician in the Schools/EI/ESCE	Jennifer Reed
Award of Clinicianship	Heather Durham
Student Recognition Award: University of Oregon	Joanna Hartman Close
Student Recognition Award: Portland State University	Sara Vank
President's Award	Jeneane Douglass, as CSLPA Representative
Outstanding Leadership Award	Wendy Gunter, as OSHA President