Health Care Legislator of the Year
The Health Care Legislator of the Year Award is presented to a member of the Missouri House or Senate in those years a worthy candidate is recognized for his/her interest and leadership on health care issues, especially those relating to quality and access of osteopathic medical care to Missourians.
Award Recipients from Past Years
Health Care Legislator of the Year Award
2020
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer
2018
Representative Jim Neely, DO
2016
Representative John Wiemann
2015
Representative Diane Franklin
2014
Senator Ron Richards
2013
Senator Bob Dixon
2012
Senator Kurt Schaefer
2008
Senator Chuck Graham
2006
Senator Luann Ridgeway
Representative Rob Schaaf, MD
2005
Representative Bob Behnen
Representative Sam Page, MD
2003
Senator Harold Caskey
2001
Senator Sarah Steelman
1997
Senator Roseann Bentley
Representative Tim Harlan
1996
Representative Craig Hosmer
1995
Representative Gary Witt
1993
Representative Robert Ward
1992
Senator J.B. Banks
1991
Senator Marvin Singleton, MD
Representative James Barnes
1990
Senator David Doctorian
Representative Joseph Ortwerth
1989
Senator Dennis Smith
Representative Jerry McBride
1988
Senator Stephen Sharp
Representative Jerry Burch
1987
Senator Norman Merrell
Representative Betty Cooper Hearnes
1986
Senator Robert Johnson
Representative Doug Harpool
1985
Senator Harold Caskey
Representative Roy Cagle
1984
Senator Henry Panetheire
Representative Carole Roper Park
1983
Senator Roger Wilson
Representative Ray Hamlett
1982
Senator Edwin Dirck
Representative Harry Hill
1981
Senator Richard Webster
Representative Everett Brown
1980
Senator Ralph Uthlaut
Representative Judith O’Connor
1979
Senator Harry Wiggins
Representative Alex Fazzino
1978
Senator George Murray
Representative Bob Griffen