Roxy Bacon, RN, Nurse Manager at Optim Medical Center – Tattnall was recognized as the 2025 Nurse Executive of the Year, for her exceptional nursing knowledge, ability to optimize workflows, dedication to her team, energetic nature, compassionate care for patients, and impressive personal and professional balance.

The 2025 Revenue Cycle Leader of the Year award was presented to Megan Ford, Director of Revenue Cycle, from Colquitt Regional Medical Center for her drive, deep care and dedication to her staff and organization, including her own personal and professional growth as an instrumental leader in her department.

Norma Sullivan, CFO at Mountain Lakes Medical Center, was presented as the 2025 CFO of the Year in recognition of her continuous demonstrations of strategic leadership, process improvement, community service, mentorship and ability to meaningfully connect with stakeholders and staff.

The 2025 Hospital Leader of the Year was presented to Geoff Hardy, Administrator of South Georgia Medical Center Lanier, for his exceptional care and leadership of staff as well as commitment to leading with both strength and heart.

The 2025 Business Partner of the Year, CDH Partners, was awarded and recognized for their unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation and demonstrated history of service to rural hospitals and healthcare organizations – with a focused priority on information sharing, thoughtful service, participatory collaboration with accountability, executed vision, and exceptional design.

The 2025 Hospital of the Year was presented to Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth, Georgia for the hard work, dedication and resilience of their team through a time of transition, construction, workforce management, expansion and enhancement of service lines.

In addition to the awards ceremony, HomeTown Health recognized the graduates of its 2025 HomeTown Health Executive Leadership Development Program.

• April Little – Asa Healthcare Staffing
• Kristine Lawson – Bleckley Memorial Hospital
• Amber Edenfield – Candler County Hospital
• Kelly Bruce – East Georgia Regional Medical Center
• Jason Mallow – Evans Memorial Hospital
• Alexis Leggett – Jeff Davis Hospital
• Kristie Eudy – Jeff Davis Hospital
• Laura Pfieffer – Jefferson Hospital
• Kelsi Tabb – Miller County Hospital
• Jason Fletcher – Miller County Hospital
• Kathleen West – Miller County Hospital
• Casey Fleckenstein – Monroe County Hospital
• Kristy Hall – Mountain Lakes Medical Center
• Jill Johnson – Washington County Regional Medical Center