BAYADA's Hero Program
Recognizing employees who maintain the highest standards of safety and care in home health services.

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BAYADA Hero Program
The Hero program was established to recognize our home health care professionals who consistently demonstrate the core values of The BAYADA Way. Their work epitomizes our mission of helping people have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity by providing the highest quality home health care services available.

Reagan Gorman, 2025 RN National Hero of the Year
Reagan Gorman was named BAYADA’s 2025 RN National Hero of the Year for the extraordinary care and advocacy she brings to every visit. From guiding a Navy veteran through complex wound recovery to supporting colleagues during an office launch six hours away, Reagan leads with heart, skill, and determination.

Maya Mironenko, 2025 LPN National Hero of the Year
Maya Mironenko was named BAYADA’s 2025 LPN National Hero of the Year for her extraordinary impact on families like the Flemmings. Through expert care and unwavering compassion, Maya helped their daughter Riverlyn, born with a complex heart condition, not only heal but thrive.

Olivia Sarnor, 2025 HHA National Hero of the Year
Olivia Sarnor was named BAYADA’s 2025 HHA National Hero of the Year for compassion and consistency she brings to every home. Whether guiding a family through hospice care or helping children in her native home of Liberia access education and clean water, Olivia leads with humility, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to others.

Mark Wussler, 2025 PT National Hero of the Year
Mark Wussler was named BAYADA’s 2025 PT National Hero of the Year for bringing compassion, creativity, and purpose to every visit. When his client faced major mobility challenges, Mark built a recovery plan around her personal goal: to return to the tennis court. With clinical expertise and a whole lot of heart, he helped her get there—and reminded all of us what healing can look like.
Hero Hall of Fame
Explore past National Hero of the Year award winners.