A Path of Care is celebrating big wins at the Oklahoma home care awards. Four team members won top honors. Eleven more staff members earned nominations.
About the Oklahoma Association for Home Care & Hospice
The Oklahoma Association for Home Care & Hospice (OAHC) is the main voice for the home care industry in Oklahoma. The nonprofit represents over one third of the home care and hospice groups in the state. It supports thousands of nurses, therapists, aides, and other caregivers who provide in-home services to Oklahomans. OAHC promotes high standards of care across the industry.
Each year at the group's annual meeting, OAHC honors outstanding workers. These are people who show great commitment to their patients and communities.
What Makes Great Home Health and Hospice Care
Awards like these don't just honor one person. They show the qualities that turn medical care into real healing and comfort.
Clinical Skill Meets Human Connection The best home health and hospice workers balance technical skill with emotional care. They manage complex medications and wound care. They also know when a patient needs an extra five minutes to talk or when a family member needs comfort. They see the whole person, not just the illness.
Consistency and Reliability Families dealing with serious illness need stability. Award-winning caregivers remember details about grandchildren, favorite foods, and personal likes. They become a trusted presence during a hard time.
Advocacy and Communication Great care means being the patient's voice when they can't speak up. It means keeping families informed and working closely with doctors. It means catching small changes before they become big problems.
Compassion That Goes Beyond the Job The caregivers, nurses, therapists, and leaders we're celebrating today go beyond their job duties. They celebrate birthdays. They hold hands during hard moments and grieve alongside families. They understand that hospice and home health aren't just about managing symptoms, they're about honoring dignity and keeping quality of life.
Our nominees and award winners show these qualities every single day. Their honor by OAHC confirms what we already know. They represent the very best of what home-based care can be.
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2025 Award Nominees
A Path of Care had 15 team members nominated across eight award types.
Caregiver of the Year
- Kacie Allen, A Path of Care Home Health - Coalgate
- Paula Brame, A Path of Care Home Health - Norman/Yukon
- Juanita VanAllen, A Path of Care Home Health - Muskogee
Marketer of the Year
- Connie McDonald, A Path of Care Home Health - Enid
Support Personnel of the Year
- Pam Fleming, A Path of Care Home Health - Muskogee
Clinical Supervisor of the Year
- Britney Donaldson, RN, A Path of Care Home Health & Hospice - Enid
- Tawna Windover, A Path of Care Home Health - Lawton
Therapy Assistant of the Year
- Brenda Shiew, A Path of Care Home Health - Muskogee
- Ryan Flanary, PT, A Path of Care Home Health - Yukon
- Donna Willeford, PT, A Path of Care Home Health - Lawton
Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year
- Sarah Kiel, A Path of Care Home Health - Enid
Registered Nurse of the Year
- Ashlyn McGuffin, A Path of Care Home Health - Tulsa
Executive of the Year
- Amanda Milam, RN, RCA, A Path of Care Home Health & Hospice Lawton/Weatherford
- Kandy Milette, RN, Compliance Officer, A Path of Care Home Health & Hospice
2025 Award Winners
Four A Path of Care team members were selected as winners.
- Paula Brame was chosen as Caregiver of the Year. She does great work as a home health aide with the A Path of Care Home Health - Norman team.
- Britney Donaldson, RN was named Clinical Supervisor of the Year. She leads the A Path of Care Home Health & Hospice team in Enid.
- Ryan Flanary, PT earned the title of Therapist of the Year. He provides physical therapy services in A Path of Care Home Health - Yukon.
- Amanda Milam, RN, RCA was honored as Executive of the Year. She leads the A Path of Care Home Health & Hospice team in Lawton/Weatherford.
Why This Matters to You and Your Family
If you're looking at home health or hospice options for a loved one, this kind of recognition shows you the quality of care you can expect from our entire team.
Peace of Mind During Hard Decisions Choosing home health or hospice care is deeply personal. It's often overwhelming. Knowing that your loved one will be cared for by award-winning workers provides comfort during an already stressful time.
Better Outcomes, Greater Comfort Quality matters in healthcare. Research shows that skilled, caring workers lead to better outcomes. When you work with a team that includes state-honored leaders, you're getting a level of care that directly affects your loved one's comfort and well-being.
A Team Culture of Excellence These awards don't happen by accident. They reflect a commitment to hiring great people, plus ongoing training and support. They reflect a culture where caring is expected. When many team members across different locations and roles earn recognition, it shows that excellence isn't isolated. It's woven throughout the entire team.
You're Not Just a Number Behind every award is a worker who treats patients like family. These are nurses who notice when something's slightly off and therapists who celebrate small wins. These are aides who learn each patient's routines and likes. These are the leaders who make sure every team member has what they need to provide great care.
Your loved one deserves this level of attention.
Let Our Award-Winning Team Care for Your Family
We are very proud of our team and the caring work they provide every single day. These awards reflect the heart our staff brings to each patient and family we serve.
