Community Service Award
Each year, the Genesis HealthCare Foundation recognizes an outstanding person in our community who has made a difference through volunteer service. Nominations are accepted from the public, and a committee selects the recipient, who doesn’t need ties to Genesis but should exemplify the Genesis values of compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.
2019 Nomination Form

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2018 Award Winner
Michele Blackburn is active in her community of McConnelsville and has been for many years. Michele’s community involvement started in 1982 with Twin Community Jaycees, an organization she credits for teaching her to give back to others. She is currently employed at Miba Bearings in McConnelsville, as a human capital representative. Michele’s current community involvement includes:
- Xi Zeta Omicron Sorority
- Malta & McConnelsville Ladies Fire Auxiliary
- Morgan County Chamber of Commerce
- Malta & McConnelsville Kiwanis
- Outdoor Extravaganza community fundraiser co-organizer
- Key Club leader
- Morgan Behavioral Health Choices Board
- Genesis HealthCare System Advisory Board
- McConnelsville Village Council
- Eagles Auxiliary and Legion Auxiliary
- Morgan Education Foundation
Michele has been the recipient of several service awards at the state level for her involvement in various organizations. A resident of McConnelsville since early childhood, Michele is a member of Malta United Methodist Church. She and her husband, Drew, raised two daughters. They have one grandson.
Previous Award Winners
2017 - Maryanna Fenton
2016 – Tom Sieber
2015 – Shirley McCollister
2014 – Bud & Audrey St. Clair
2013 – Becky Archibald
2012 – Caribeth Legats
2011 – William (Buzz) Benson
2010 – Bob Melsheimer
2009 – Carol Kohler
2008 – Eva Sieber
2007 – Geraldine Zylinsky
2006 – Robert E. Titko
2005 – Fred & Bebe Grant
2004 – Van Vannelli
2003 – Dr. & Mrs. Charles Cerney
2002 – Mark Watson
2001 – Bill Factor
2000 – Alice Mauk