Virginia Chapter of AAHAM Awards

Lifetime Members

1987: Woodrow Samuel
1991: Forrest E. Perrin, Jr., CPAM
2003: Leanna Marshall, CPAM
2009: Carolyn Bishop, CPAM
2013: Michael Whorley CPAM
2014: Linda Mclaughlin, CRCE-I
2020: Amanda Sturgeon, CRCE
2022: Brenda Chambers, CRCE
2024: Linda Patry, CRCE

Newcomers Award

This award is given to an individual who joined the Chapter during the current year and has given exceptional service to the chapter.

1985: Linda. B. Mclaughlin, CPAM
1986: Bessie Miller
1987: Sophie Yu
1989: Frances Trueblood
1990: Pennye Epperly
1991: Page Perkinson
1993: David Marino, CPAM
1994: Beth Beacham
1996: Barry Bierman
1998: Craig Bradford, CPAM
1999: Sally Smythe
2001: Chad Mulvany
2004: Kathy Manley
2008: Miguel Wilkens
2009: Carol McCann
2010: Chris Fisher
2014: Saurabh Sharma
2017: Charles Smith
2020: Cathy Price-Campbell
2022: Neil Bloom

The Leanna T Marshall, CRCE-I Chapter Award

This award is given to an individual who has been a member for two years or more and who has excelled in service to the chapter.

President's Award

This award is given to an individual(s) by the Chapter President for outstanding service to the chapter.

Forrest Perrin, Jr. CRCE Award

The Forrest Perrin, Jr. Award is given to a member with 10 or more years of service to the Chapter and to recognize that member who excelled in service, dedication, and the promotion of their Chapter and the profession of healthcare administrative management.

2007: Brenda Chambers, CPAM
2008: Leanna Marshall, CPAM
2009: Linda Mclaughlin, CPAM
2010 – Michael Whorley, CPAM
2011: Amanda Sturgeon, CPAM
2012: David Nicholas, CPAM
2013: Jack Pustilnik, CRCE-I
2015: Chris Fisher, CRCE-I
2016: Robert Borchert, CRCE-I
2017: Dushantha Chelliah
2019: Leanna Marshall, CRCE
2020: David Nicholas, CRCE
2021: Michael Whorley
2022: Linda Patry
2023: Michael Whorley & Pam Cornell
2024: David Nicholas
2025: Amy Beech

Committee Award

This award is given to a member who has provided excellent service and dedication to one of the VA AAHAM Committees.

2005: Lynne Wisehart – Membership committee
2006: John Frierson, CPAM – Publications Committee
2006: Randy Bledsoe – Membership Committee
2008: Linda Kendrick – Corporate Partners Committee
2009: Elizabeth Staas – Legislative Committee
2010: Linda McLaughlin
2010: Amanda Sturgeon
2010: Matt Russell
2011: Chris Fisher, CPAM
2011: Leanna Marshall, CPAM
2012: Amy Beech, CPAM
2013: Heather Eavers, CRCE-IP
2014: Katina Eavey, CRCS-IP
2015: Sara Quick, CRCS-IP – Publications Committee
2016: Deanna Almond, CRCE-I – Certification Committee
2017: Pam Cornell, CRCE-I – Education Committee
2018: Chris Fisher, CRCE-I – Certification Committee
2019: Tom Perrotta – Sponsorship Committee
2020: Susan McDonald – Education Committee
2020: Timothy Breen – Linda McLaughlin, CRCE Communications Committee
2021: Natlie Hefner, CRCE - Newsletter and Amy Beech Membership Committee
2022: Mary Arthur and Michael Whorley, CPAM
2023: Brenda Chambers, Neil Bloom, Mary Arthur, Arlynn Flecker, and Rob Borchert
2024: Mary Arthur, Cathy Price, Jeff Blue, Brenda Chambers, Amy Beech, Sara Quick, Michael Whorley
2025: Sara Quick, Emoni White, Neil Bloom, Susan McDonald