EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

(2025)

Please join us in celebrating Joshua Callahan for earning Employee of the Year! This award recognizes an individual who consistently goes above and beyond in their role, demonstrates exceptional dedication, and embodies the mission and values of Nova Center of the Ozarks.

Through his hard work, compassion, and commitment to excellence, Josh has made a meaningful impact on the individuals we serve and has been a positive influence. His willingness to step up, support others, and lead by example does not go unnoticed.

We are grateful for everything you do and proud to have you as part of the team. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

This year’s recipient is our Green Team! This award is the highest expression of who we are and what we stand for. It honors those whose compassion, integrity, and teamwork reflect the very soul of our mission — empowering individuals with disabilities, uplifting one another, and living our core values of Inclusion, Choice, Achievement, Responsibility, and Empowerment in every action.

This award is not simply about what someone does, but about how they do it — with empathy, grace, and an unwavering love for the individuals we serve. It recognizes those who rise together in times of challenges, who show up with open hearts, and who remind us that the greatest impact comes from genuine human connection.

Recipients of this award embody the true spirit of our company: people who lead with kindness, act with purpose, and love without hesitation. Through their compassion and dedication, they inspire everyone around them to see the best in others and bring out the best in themselves. They are, in every sense, the heart of Nova Center of the Ozarks.