Lima Memorial Foundation Honors Local Philanthropy with Ovation

posted on: 4/25/2025 9:10:32 AM

On Thursday, April 24, the Lima Memorial Foundation was thrilled to host its 2025 Ovation event. This special event, held this year in Lima Memorial’s Welcome Center, honored individuals and businesses who believe in and are committed to advancing the health of our community through philanthropic gifts to the Foundation. The following awards were presented to individuals and businesses during the evening:

Alice Henderson Award – Cumulative gifts of $25,000 or more

Dr. Paul Anike

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services 

CTL Engineering, Inc. 

EML Interiors, LLC 

Garmann Miller Architects 

Nelson Packaging 

Schindler Elevator 

Tod and Angela Simpson 

State Bank 

The Health Law Group

Tina Verhoff 

Chairman Award – Cumulative gifts of $100,000 or more

Mike and Lynn Carpenter

Proforma Add-A-Line

Clyde and Kay Rauch

TSC Communications

Cora Davies Award – Cumulative gifts of $250,000 or more

Kermit and Mary Ellen Stroh

S.B. Hiner Award – Cumulative gifts of $500,000 or more 

Lima Memorial Medical Staff 

The Foundation’s Infinity Award, dedicated to individuals or businesses who have displayed a boundless commitment to Lima Memorial, honored the legacy of Todd & Lynn Schaub of S&S Volvo. Together, they championed the mission of the Lima Memorial Foundation, helping to ensure access to world-class health care. Though Todd’s passing last year was a profound loss, Lynn has remained steadfast in carrying forward their shared dedication, continuing to support and advocate for the health and well-being of our region.

Finally, the Lima Memorial Foundation presented the Ambassador of the Year Award to Starr Gephart, who has exemplified volunteerism by selflessly and enthusiastically devoting her time, energy and resources to further the mission of the Lima Memorial Foundation.

The Foundation also recognized Lima Memorial associates who made the SPIRIT or Leadership pledge for the Lima Memorial Foundation’s Living the Spirit campaign. This associate-driven giving campaign supports both community health initiatives and fellow associates through the Associate Relief Fund.