05/15/2025

Northwest Ohio STARS Shine in Fostoria

Yesterday, LeadingAge Ohio hosted its largest STARS Awards Ceremony of the year at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria, where 85 outstanding employees were honored for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to the older adults they serve.

Sixteen member organizations from across the region were in attendance to celebrate their nominees and the vital role frontline professionals play in aging services. The room was filled with pom pom shakes, gratitude, pride, and heartfelt stories that captured the impact of each STARS honoree.

Melissa “Lisa” Stahl of Good Shepherd Home was named the 2025 Northwest Ohio STARS Heartstrings Award recipient. Lisa’s warmth, empathy, and steadfast care embody the very spirit of the Heartstrings Award—offering comfort, connection, and dignity in every interaction.

To all of our Northwest STARS: thank you. Your dedication goes beyond tasks or titles—it creates real moments of connection, care, and compassion. You make the difference, and aging services are better because of you.