Competitive Event Award Recipients
1996 National Leadership Conference
Chicago, Illinois
Category I
Dental Spelling
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Jennifer Jenkins (MS)
- Amy Walker (MS)
- Nadine Alexis (FL)
- Angela Berry (OK)
Secondary Winners:
- Anna Hayes (NC)
- Renee Raphael (TX)
- Jeff Simms (OK)
- Joni Holland (VA)
- Bonnie Bahm (OK)
- Staci Bond (IN)
- Brandy McKim (PA)
- Michelle Wells (NJ)
- Kamilah Averyhart (TN)
- Rita Cowan (PA)
Dental Terminology
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Richard Ploski (NJ)
- Dana Redding (AR)
- Chandra Jaikar (FL)
- Bridgette Hyde (OK)
- Tanya Denny (FL)
- Shaunna Mines (VA)
- Sandra Harris (MS)
Secondary Winners:
- Peter Gregg (TX)
- Sean Morris (FL)
- Kuuipo Khabir (VA)
- Michelle Wallace (MI)
- Carrie Nagler (VA)
- Margaret Moerchen (TX)
- Syeda Uddin (NJ)
- Neal Hughes (NC)
- Leah LaFramboise (MI)
- Angie Bittner (PA)
Medical Spelling
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Jennifer Caraway (KS)
- Sandra Simmers (IA)
- Lashell Lewis (NJ)
- Nguyen Walker (MS)
- Amy Meador (KY)
- Cristie Foster (MS)
- Diane Christensen (IA)
- Sabrina Vaughn (OK)
- Treasa Greene (WV)
- Rachelle Joseph (FL)
Secondary Winners:
- Melanie Wood (UT)
- David Shenkenberg (TX)
- Angie Melvin (IN)
- Adam Lau (CA)
- Jody Thorwart (PA)
- Melissa Sheppard (NC)
- Toshia Watts (AR)
- Samantha Gan (TX)
- Marisa Scibilia (MI)
- Cheryl Loudd (TX)
Medical Terminology
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Priscilla Thomas (VA)
- Sharon Reed (SC)
- Sharon Gates (OK)
- Vincent Fuentes (NJ)
- Jeannette Venable (MS)
- Geri Burnham (CA)
- Toni Fitzgerald (IA)
- Samantha Bearpaw (OK)
- Erika Pyne (MI)
- Sarah Duthler (MI)
Secondary Winners:
- Denise Chan (TX)
- Gwen Hoben (TX)
- Susan Montalban (NC)
- Lanita Adams (TN)
- Wade Bennington (UT)
- Christy Swenson (UT)
- Tina Whitman (TX)
- Angela Contardo (FL)
- Charles Talakkottur (FL)
- Kelley Vereeke (MI)
Medical Mathematics
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Amy Caraker (KY)
- Linda Robinson (KY)
- Kim Estes (MS)
- Aristotle Canlas (MS)
- Wesley Hurst (OK)
- Donna Pfander (IA)
- Lisa Sullivan (MS)
- Nikki Coleman (NY)
- Judy Smaniotto (NJ)
- Kerry Koopman (IA)
Secondary Winners:
- Michael Berbert (NC)
- Josh McAdams (AR)
- Joshua Goergen (IN)
- Barry Beutler (UT)
- Amanda Mason (TX)
- Melissa Wilson (KY)
- Maihan Nguyen (TX)
- Maria Caevas (CA)
- John Davenport (NC)
- Regina Pillai (TX)
Gerontology Knowledge Test
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Michael Oswald (CO)
- Shirley Stephens (MS)
- Edna Duncan (AR)
- J. Lynn Barrett (MS)
- Karen Konkle (MI)
- Debbie Meeks (OK)
- Christinal Gaines (NJ)
- Tara Wagner (IA)
- Vivian Parker (OK)
- Kathy Joslin (IA)
Secondary Winners:
- Glenda Aldridge (OK)
- Hoa Trang (TX)
- Damon Johnson (TX)
- JaNeene Kline (PA)
- Amber Harris (OK)
- Larry Montenegro (TX)
- Heidi Jenkins (FL)
- Astara Barker (TN)
- Karen Nickerson (MI)
- Tamara Darress (FL)
Nutrition Knowledge Test
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Theresa Tindall (IA)
- Debra Prather (OK)
- Maureen Kelley (VA)
- Rhonda Hill (MS)
- Angela Kesterson (MS)
- Michelle Gildersleeve (MS)
Secondary Winners:
- Brian Ray (TX)
- Melissa Higley (ID)
- Esther Clement (UT)
- Charles Hebert (TX)
- Veronica Pena (TX)
- Jennifer Lange (NY)
- Jennifer Dixon (NC)
- Kristy Coley (VA)
- Roy Fees (OK)
- Amber Johnson (IL)
Pathophysiology Test
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Christine Demaio (NJ)
- Debbie Mount (MS)
- Lori King (MS)
- Sonia Cesareo (NJ)
- Valerie Miller (IA)
- Tammy Cole (IA)
Secondary Winners:
- Thad Parker (TX)
- Gabriel Rondon (TX)
- Mark Tolman (UT)
- Pam Grimmer (TX)
- Mark Hultin (AL)
- Holly Lance (OR)
- Brandi Tanwater (TN)
- Holly Matthews (NC)
- Christie Brown (MN)
- Sarah Jensen (IA)
Category II
Administrative Medical Assisting
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Emma Dix (WV)
- Susan Norvell (OK)
- Lalaine Lim (CA)
- Frankie Beckham (MS)
- Hattie Doster (NJ)
- Renee Smith (MS)
Secondary Winners:
- Jona Pacheco (UT)
- Jessica Bowles (UT)
- Erin Flood (TX)
- Sarah Fassbender (WI)
- Sabrina York (FL)
- Michelle Guzman (MI)
- Gwen Ewen (OK)
- Janel Johnson (MD)
- Sarah Obetz (NJ)
- Keshia Ashley (AL)
Advanced Nursing
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Jana Richards (CO)
- Barbra Morris (IA)
- Rebecca Voris (IA)
- Brenda Tyrrell (IA)
- Christene Johnson (FL)
- Janice Prisbey (UT)
- Blaine Pierce (UT)
CPR/First Aid
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Laureen Columbo and Cynthia Nicholson (NJ)
- Susan Govern and Doug Holt (KY)
- Robin Stewart and Ann Woodward (FL)
- Lea Tillery and Margaret Vickers (FL)
- Jennifer Flati and Kim Moore (CA)
- Bill Haynes and Mike Turner (OK)
- Lisa Pewenofkit and Betty Hicks (OK)
- Felipe Wells and Julie Rea (MI)
- Gwen Morano and Norman Johnson (MS)
- Justin Bentzinger and Sheri Schager (CO)
Secondary Winners:
- Jessica Klerlein and Sally Wooten (NC)
- Becky Parris and Melanie Williams (NC)
- Angie Oberg and Kristen Neville (TX)
- Windy Bridges and Christa Vining (FL)
- Beth Clawson and Stephanie Maynor (NC)
- Trina Money and Aubrey Roeder (AL)
- Andrea Roskop and Traci Sweet (CO)
- Jill Mckay and Amanda Hardin (TN)
- Lana Smith and Sherry Sumner (KY)
- Garland Goins and Carlos Brown (LA)
Dental Assisting
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Kim Geason (WI)
- Alicia Mccarroll (MI)
- Audra Gulig (WI)
- Natalie Mathis (FL)
- Dana Lancaster (AR)
- Valerie Mack (MS)
- Tiffanny Holbrook (FL)
- Jackie Clanton (MS)
- Sharolyn Murphy (OK)
- Daniel Hernandez (CA)
Secondary Winners:
- Alex Hernandez (TX)
- Ida Trevino (TX)
- Benita Kasho (NJ)
- Daniel Barrantes (NJ)
- Carrie Pilarski (PA)
- Deyanira Vela (TX)
- Armondo Herrera (CA)
- Laura Holland (CA)
- Angie Smith (MI)
- Kristy Becker (MI)
Dental Laboratory Technology
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Wendy Carder (OK)
Secondary Winners:
- Thomas Coriell (LA)
- James Moran (OK)
- Deana McEwan (MI)
- Aimie Simmons (MI)
- Jason Rogers (OK)
Emergency Medical Technician
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Jason Rogers and Kevin Heurtin (MS)
- Trent Mabry and Linda Rester (MS)
- Dan Hofer and Kyle Reed (IA)
- Perryolyn Hovas and Phillip Duncan (MS)
- Cheri Hurley and Jennifer Heirich (OK)
- Kevin Morey and Delfin San jose (NJ)
Secondary Winners:
- Amy Davidson and Jeremy Reed (AL)
- Chris Smith and James Peppard (PA)
- Chris Neal and Leah Wallace (NC)
- Christina Summerall and Jason Parrish (VA)
- Zak Hansen and Wes Miles (UT)
- Rosemarie Richardson and Annmarie Richardson (PA)
- Scott Pugh and Dave Webb (UT)
- Jennifer Cochran and Katie Hager (TX)
- Kelly Coleman and Matt Waggoner (FL)
- Carlos Caicedo and Johana Sanchez (FL)
First Aid/Rescue Breathing
Secondary Winners:
- Lindsey Frankovich (OK)
- Chris Allen (TX)
- Jill Smith (IA)
- Richard Abelli (NH)
- Amy Craddock (NJ)
- Nicole Beamer (CO)
- Beth Hamby (PA)
- Christy McLawhorn (NC)
- Melissa Walker (MS)
- Bambi Klutts (MI)
Medical Assisting Clinical
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Betty Collins (FL)
- Susan Read (OK)
- Melody Huggins (OK)
- Lisa Marlow (WV)
- Leah Mitchell (MI)
- Wilbert Williams (CA)
- Sharon Michael (FL)
Secondary Winners:
- Chasity Fox (MD)
- Becky Dively (PA)
- Eric Tovar (TX)
- Keon Gilbert (IN)
- Elba Rosario (NJ)
- Karem Said (TX)
- Jaime Ortega (PR)
- Stacy Ridpath (OK)
- Edna Reyes (TX)
- Kimberly Floyd (NC)
Medical Laboratory Assisting
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Jo Ann Crenshaw (MS)
- Hasana O'Neal (NJ)
- Julie Bentson (WI)
- Mary Lakatta (FL)
- Brenda Davis (MS)
- Sandra Jackson (MS)
- Kelly Olson (WI)
Secondary Winners:
- Arun Bala (TX)
- Sam Davila (TX)
- Karrie Boutchia (FL)
- Jennie Elliott (OK)
- Sloane Caskey (TX)
- Jeremy Cooley (MS)
- Valisia Little (TN)
- JoLynne Scroggins (UT)
- Sarah Davenport (NC)
- Amber Cornell (FL)
Nursing Assisting
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Rusty Gambill (OK)
- Kristen Johnson (UT)
- Rochie Young (MS)
- Ruth Tater (FL)
- Shawnee Everett (MS)
- Dorethea Cole (MS)
- Bola Ladeji (NJ)
- Jessica Deeds (OK)
- Pearl Francois (NJ)
- Lori Lambert (WV)
Secondary Winners:
- Kristie Parker (NC)
- Debra C. Mullens (WV)
- Julie Rawlins (UT)
- Miriam Burke (TX)
- Tiffany Self (SC)
- Lakecia Wilkinson (UT)
- Tyonne Stratton (NJ)
- Julie Gowen (ME)
- Jennifer Bower (PA)
- Heather Nelson (NC)
Opticianry
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Brandon Burrow (CO)
Secondary Winners:
- Kristofer Galvan (TX)
- Jose Loredo (CO)
- Junae Tabb (MI)
- Nika Bukalova (OR)
- Shia Vang (MI)
- Kandace Aaron (MI)
Personal Care
Secondary Winners:
- Rodica Sfarcioe (MI)
- Lilyana Mclaughin (NJ)
- Mercedes Soto (PA)
- Jennie Nester (PA)
- Katrina Parker (TN)
- Jason Anderson (MD)
- Nikita Flowers (TX)
- Jacqueline Kirk (MI)
- Kim Miller (FL)
- Leah Ford (MI)
Physical Therapy Aide
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Leanne Habdas (FL)
- Karen Shaw (MI)
- Sherri Doiron (MS)
- Amy Tietgens (FL)
- Shantell Bain (FL)
- Shelia Carmack (OK)
- Tangie Allen (OK)
Secondary Winners:
- Andres Splenser (TX)
- Kathleen Montgomery (FL)
- Mandy Thornton (CO)
- Josh Jennette (TN)
- Michelle Guevara (MI)
- Leigh Blankenship (AL)
- Conan Orona (FL)
- Kathy Elliott (NC)
- Jennifer Nelson (UT)
- Julie Engelbert (CO)
Practical Nursing
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Michaela Wydra (MS)
- Marilyn Sigler (KY)
- Marsha Smith (CO)
- Deborah Whittaker (CA)
- Kim Farr (OK)
- Sherry Pace (VA)
- Kathy Rivers (MS)
- Dawn Horton (OK)
- Annette Winn (UT)
- Teresa Jones (UT)
Secondary Winners:
- Jessica Ornelas (TX)
- Vicky Marquez (TX)
- Christina Legendre (VA)
- Virginia Thurston (NY)
- Nakeya Hagens (OK)
Respiratory Care
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Larry Johnson (MS)
- Stephanie Wilkerson (MS)
- Deb Vogt (IA)
- Karen Hoeger (IA)
- Michelle Hawkins (MS)
- Amy Houlton (IA)
Surgical Technology
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Jim Head (OK)
- Renee Vaughn (OK)
- Sondra Carpenter (KY)
- Rochelle Reid (MS)
- Dawn Bailey (MS)
- Rhonda Sheely (MS)
- Lourdes Torres (PR)
- Terri Taylor (OK)
- Jeff Beardall (UT)
Veterinary Assisting
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Erica LaGrange (OK)
Secondary Winners:
- Hailey Gentile (UT)
- Jennifer Brooks (NC)
- Michelle Bates (OK)
- Jennifer Fortune (FL)
- Jessie Johnecheck (FL)
- David Whitefield (MS)
- Kerrie Sheehan (FL)
- Justin Hoover (OK)
- Sarah Henry (NC)
- Josh Horn (KY)
Category III
Extemporaneous Health Poster
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Deidre Yarak (CA)
- Karamee Kelly (FL)
- Renee Lemke (IA)
- Rosalind Gomez (CA)
- Kimber Pederson (IA)
- June Hetzel (NJ)
- Lisa Taylor (MS)
- Sara Devine (AR)
- Regina Bishop (KY)
- Priscilla Diaz (CA)
Secondary Winners:
- Shane Eudy (CO)
- Esther Lee (MI)
- Bree Ann Roberts (TN)
- Ashley Fulp (NC)
- Amy Pellerito (MI)
- Laura Urcino (CA)
- Callie Van Aarle (UT)
- Tammy Harris (SC)
- Renee Barnett (FL)
- Tracy Burk (AL)
Extemporaneous Speaking
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Leah Mitchell (MI)
- Geraldine Deiss (NJ)
- Darrell Simmons (MS)
- Mike Manning (OK)
- Randy Porterfield (AR)
- Rebecca Voris (IA)
- Toni Bradford (AR)
- Patty Ritchie (KY)
- Jessica Simpson (VA)
- Patsy Jeffries (AR)
Secondary Winners:
- Andy Meadows (NC)
- Emily Gist (TX)
- Sam Sanethavang (OR)
- Shaundria Faulkner (NC)
- Christina Hawkins (TX)
- Frances Ellis (MS)
- Mary Kathryn Cole (NC)
- Joanne VanFange (MI)
- Brandy Manolakos (NY)
- Kari Richards (UT)
Extemporaneous Writing
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Jamie McDiffette (KS)
- Linda Protic (FL)
- Tammy Brown (OK)
- Amy Ramont (CA)
- Crystal Meyers (VA)
- Tim Harjo (OK)
- Mary Kelly (IA)
- Jamie Smith (IA)
- Laura Smith (NJ)
- Sandra Jackson (MS)
Secondary Winners:
- Karen Dwire (CO)
- Jennifer Hickok (TN)
- Charity Bentley (UT)
- Meredith Stith (KY)
- Lindsay Edwards (AL)
- Valerie Wallis (LA)
- Josh Merrill (UT)
- David Sheffield (NC)
- Roy Fees (OK)
- Andrew Lee (TX)
Interviewing Skills
Secondary Winners:
- Nicole Beamer (CO)
- Elizabeth Butler (NJ)
- Kristyn Kokenos (MI)
- Lindsey Frankovich (OK)
- Jeff Swink (NJ)
- Ebony Ramos (NJ)
- Gretchen Givens (TX)
- Jamie Hanson (MN)
- April Welch (AL)
- Allen Rushing (TX)
Job Seeking Skills
Associate Winner:
- Brad Joyner (MS)
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Dorothy Green (NJ)
- Jim Godwin (FL)
- Jim Warwick (IA)
- JoAnn McMillan (MS)
- Donna Kelly (FL)
- Marsha Smith (CO)
- Estrella Bogardus (FL)
- Randall Hightower (CA)
- Cheryl Jones (OK)
- Jeff Krueger (IA)
Secondary Winners:
- Detron Powell (LA)
- Viviana Candelaria (TX)
- Erica Saunders (NC)
- Monica Schoen (WI)
- Latarsha Hertz (TN)
- Lydia Morejon (FL)
- Kathleen Montgomery (FL)
- Melissa Hunt (NC)
- Mirta Konig (TX)
- Carlita Gibbons (PA)
Prepared Speaking
Associate Winner:
- Wendy Montoya (TX)
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Deborah Whittaker (CA)
- Jane H. Suarez (CA)
- Cynthia Nicholson (NJ)
- Denise Gordon (FL)
- Linda Cyril (FL)
- Cora Givens (SC)
- Vaishali Patel (CA)
- Terri Gahagan (FL)
- Chiquita Jones (MS)
- Maria Ballard (KY)
Secondary Winners:
- Paulette Denmark (MS)
- Amy Avant (NC)
- Kripa Sijapati (WI)
- Tameka Dozier (SC)
- James McNeill (TN)
- Kelly Warnick (UT)
- Erum Jivani (TX)
- Emily Sacca (CO)
- Fatina Holloway (TN)
- Dana King (KY)
Researched Persuasive Speaking
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Teresa Mazingo (MS)
- Alethea Lambert (OK)
- Sherri Pinkney (NJ)
- Wesley Hurst (OK)
- Damien Greenlee (OK)
- LaTanya Veney (VA)
- Mischell O'Dell (AR)
- Michelle Washington (MS)
- Tandy Ganske (IA)
Secondary Winners:
- Neshea Stuart (NJ)
- Lisa Myers (NC)
- Peter Gregg (TX)
- Esther Clement (UT)
- Alison Preao (MI)
- Genienne Elzie (NJ)
- Amanda Smith (OK)
- Holly Norrod (TX)
- Sharon Baltmanis (MI)
- Sherri Deika (MI)
Category IV
Community Awareness Project
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Louise Stewart and Darralyn Hartsell (OK)
- Tina Starkey, Tracy Huston, and Christina Anderson (OK)
Secondary Winners:
- Shenna Howard, Denise Vonville, and Lisa Thomas (MD)
- Rafael Benavidez, Steve Peris, Guadalupe Rios, and Marisol Villarreal (TX)
- Beth Dingus and Christie Burge (KY)
- Mindy Blanton, Monica Garland, and Angela Gregory (KY)
- Sara Davis, Michael Humphrey, Noelle Underhill, and Jorge Patino (TX)
- Darlene Mcpeters and Jason Barbour (AL)
- Adrienne Carlotta and Janetta Klocke (IA)
- Michelle Armenta, Leila Aranki, Kim Lemelle, and Ahmad Pete (TX)
- Robyn Burkert, Holly Stewart, and Liza Siegel (PA)
- Alyssa Whitby and Judy Paxman (UT)
Creative Problem Solving
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Robin Stewart, Ann Woodward, and Debra Grabinski (FL)
- J. Lynn Barrett, Jennifer Obiol, Pamela Greer, and Elizabeth Bertagnolli (MS)
- Rebecca King, Dianna Mcelhaney, Jamie Morris, and Sepidah Ahmadpour (OK)
- Rene Estes, Karen Kowatch, and Mairym Arthur-Wong (FL)
- Diane Christensen, Dawn Swanson, and Katrina Farrow (IA)
- Nancy Schrader, Carolyn Meyeraan, Carla Starkenburg, and Judy Niewenhuis (IA)
- Tammy Cole, Valerie Miller, and Cindy Salsberry (IA)
- Nanci Daigneault, Jennifer Thomas, and Christine Berninger (FL)
- Charlotte Perry, Kimberly Mcmillon, Maxine Kletstewa, and Stephanie Lucas (OK)
- Sarah James, Ernie Easterling, Brenda Ezell, and Connie Boudreaux (MS)
Secondary Winners:
- Eric Burgin, Gretchen Nixon, Brian Schroeder, and Emily Stout (NC)
- Amy Moss, Carrie Cooper, Sandi Jones, and Ashlie Twigg (NC)
- Gabe Gaidosh, Suzanne Pfeiffer, and Jill Rowley (FL)
- Alison Coppage, Toni Eirwin, and Jamie Powers (IN)
- Stephanie Ciarletti, Kara Farrero, Michelle Mitchell, and Amanda Valerio (IL)
- Amy McNear, Erica Horn, Megan Woodburn, and Amanda Hill (TX)
- Pricilla Pagliei, Laura Schlueter, and Crystal Turner (NC)
- Jamie Mays, Jill Arvin, Shafawna Fox, and Tammy Spencer (KY)
- Jared Allred, Jared Morton, Jason Gilman, and Mindy Rogers (UT)
- Mandy Mason, Mandy Scott, Krista Losee, Andi Smock (MI)
HOSA Bowl
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- Lindsey Hopkins Tech Ed Center (FL)
- NOCROP Chapters I & II (CA)
- Kalamazoo Valley Health Occupations (MI)
- NOCROP Chapters I & II (CA)
- Southwestern Community College (IA)
- Foothills Technical Institute-Bloodworth (AR)
- Cossatot Technical College (AR)
- Miami Lakes TEC - Hodge (FL)
- Willis Vocational Center (WV)
- KCK AVTS (KS)
Secondary Winners:
- Northridge High School - DATC (UT)
- Ashbrook (NC)
- Center For Career & Technical Education (MD)
- Petoskey Career Tech. (MI)
- Health Careers High School -Townsend (TX)
- Health Careers High School -Tallmon (TX)
- Northridge High School - DATC (UT)
- Davis Applied Technology Center (UT)
- West Mecklenburg (NC)
- Forest High School (FL)
Parliamentary Procedure
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winners:
- MGCCC-George County Career Center (MS)
- Marion County TEC (SC)
- Murray/Calloway ATC (KY)
- Indian Capital AVTS - Chandler (OK)
- Pontotoc AVTS (OK)
- East Mississippi Community College (MS)
Secondary Winners:
- Benton County Vocational Center (TN)
- Eisenhower High School (TX)
- HSMP At North Side (TX)
- East High School (TN)
- Robert E. Lee High School (TX)
- Crockett Career Center (MI)
- Miami Senior High (FL)
- Brick Township High School (NJ)
- North Miami Beach Senior High (FL)
- Meade County ATC (KY)
Category V
Outstanding HOSA Chapter
Gold Award
- Hamilton High School (TN)
- Reading-Muhlenberg (PA)
- Arapahoe-Douglas AVS (CO)
- Thurston High School (OR)
- Northeastern High School (NC)
- Benton Community High School (IA)
- Washington County Career Studies (MD)
- West Mecklenberg High School (NC)
- Calhoun-Orangeberg High School (SC)
- Scotland High School (NC)
- Center for Career and Tech Ed (MD)
- Vero Beach High School (FL)
- Bridgeton High School (NJ)
Silver Award
- R.D. Brown Vocational Center (MS)
- Morgan Community College (CO)
- Thomasville High School (NC)
- Pasaic County Technical Institute (NJ)
- D.H. Conley (NC)
- Indian Capital AVTS (OK)
- Timpview High School (ID)
Bronze Award
- Waco High School (TX)
- Tucker Vocational Center (IA)
Outstanding HOSA Member
Postsecondary/Collegiate: Shannon Robertson (OK)
Secondary: Jenny Sheckles (MD)
Outstanding Alumni Member
Beth Lloyd (NC)
Barbara James Service Award
- Chris Grivizas (FL)
- Mindy LeAnn Blanton (KY)
- Sara Cooper (KY)
- Monica Garland (KY)
- Angela Gregory (KY)
- Tracie Grubb (KY)
- Mary Sexton (KY)
- Jennifer Noel Brown (LA)
- Christopher Brian Edney (LA)
- Heather Ford (LA)
- Laurie Giddens (LA)
- Brad Roberts (LA)
- Pamela Taylor (LA)
- Corey Wayne Whidden (LA)
- Jenny Lynn Sheckles (MD)
- Twyla L. Buckem (OR)
- Nika Bukalova (OR)
- Emily A. Byrne (OR)
- Sara DeMasters (OR)
- Trevor England (OR)
- Kira Haley (OR)
- Cascindra Henderson (OR)
- Indira Jones (OR)
- Holly Christine Lance (OR)
- Elizabeth K. Maloney (OR)
- Suzanne McCormick (OR)
- Deena Scheidt (OR)
- Cortney Schock (OR)
- Tami Woods (OR)
- Tiffany Wright (OR)
- Jennifer Landell (PA)
- Susan E. Palmertree (PA)
- Jason J. Reynolds (PA)
- Jaycelyn Davis (SC)
- Erica Higgins (SC)
- Latarsha Hentz (TN)
- Elizabeth Ellen Laris (UT)
- Tabatha A. Dalton (VA)
- Kim Fultz (VA)
- Rhonda Melisa Lawson (VA)
- Kerry A. Smith (VA)
- Karen Stapleton (VA)
- Christy L. Thacker (VA)
- Modena Thomas (VA)
- Debra Almetta Thompson (VA)
Kaiser Permanente Scholarship Recipients
Health Care Issues Exam
Postsecondary/Collegiate Winner:
Secondary Winner:
National Service Project
Certificate of Recognition
- Benton Community, Iowa
- Eisenhower High School, Texas
- Hamilton High School, Tennessee
- East High School, Tennessee
- Washington County Career Studies Program, Maryland
Certificate of Merit
- Chisholm Trail AVTC, Oklahoma
- Frederick Career and Tech Center, Maryland
- Thurston High School, Oregon
- Lower Richland High School, South Carolina
- Wythe County Vocational School, Virginia
Outstanding Chapter Newsletter - Bridgeton High School (NJ)
Outstanding Action Learning Teams
Students
- The Magics
- Ten Stars
- Iron Wolf
AVA/Catherine B. Junge Scholarship - Angela Henry (AL)
HOSA Scholarship - Mitch Shores (NC)
1996-97 National Leadership Conference Theme:
"Where There Are Hearts That Feel, There Are Hands That Heal"
Submitted by Indiana HOSA