Pairings with Alpha

Thursday, September 11, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The Alpha Group & BINABLE

1000 Alpha Drive, Delaware, OH 43015

Pairings with Alpha is an annual event to thank and recognize our members and partners during our annual meeting. This year’s theme, “Sip & Shop” showcased Alpha’s retail store which was started in 2024. The store, BINABLE, strives to empower individuals towards independence and success through inclusive employment solutions.

We presented the following awards during our awards ceremony.

Member Awards

Integrated Adult Day Service Participant

Delaware: Josh Wagner

Westerville: Ayah Quitefan

Dublin: Ben Beneson

Integrated Adult Day Service Assistant of the Year: Andy Howard

Success in Community Living: Ashley Leahy

Success in Workforce Development: Chris Miller

Workforce Development Employee of the Year: Mustafa Quraishi

Workforce Development Employee of the Year: Zak Christine, Employed at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital

Community Awards

Pairing Partner of the Year: Bob and Judy Williams

Workforce Development Employer of the Year: Debra Day, SSA Group Food Service Operations Manager, The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Workforce Development Community Partner: OhioHealth Marion General Hospital

Workforce Development Employee of the Year: Zak Christine, Employed at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital

Integrated Adult Day Community Partner: Stockhands Horses for Healing

Supportive Living Community Partner: Fun with Friends. Advisors Sandra Moore and Donna Tuller

Volunteer of the Year – Donna Jackson

Aspire to Excellence – Staff Awards:

Sara Robison

Katelyn Rausch

Mike Wurt

NEW THIS YEAR! We have rented the “golf cart service” for guests parking in the main lot.

Accessible parking spaces are still available next to the event venue “The Gathering Place”, but are limited. Please save these spots for guests who need them.

During the awards ceremony, we will honor our members and partners with the following awards. Award recipients will be announced at the event!

Thank you 2025 Pairings Sponsor:

Pairings included food and beverage samples. The list of local vendors is below.

Smash Shack Burgers, Dogs and Wings
Local Roots – Powell
Outback Steakhouse – Polaris
Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery
Whit’s Frozen Custard of Delaware
Meijer
COSTCO Polaris

Beneficiary

Event proceeds will support programs and services for individuals with disabilities.

The Alpha Group provides services to more than 700 members in 13 Ohio counties (Ashland, Crawford, Delaware, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Marion, Medina, Morrow, Richland, Summit, Union and Wayne.)
83 cents of every dollar goes directly back to programming.
On average, our transportation department makes 1,700 monthly trips; taking our members to medical appointments, their jobs, etc.
To learn more about The Alpha Group, read our 2020 Annual Report

Please click here to view our sponsorship opportunities for the Laugh & Luck Reverse Raffle.

If you have questions about the event, contact emilyclark@alphagroup.net.

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Penn National Gaming, Inc.

The Growth Coach

Photographs and/or video will be taken at this event. By attending this event, you are giving event organizers permission to use photos and/or video for promotional use of this event and The Alpha Group (including but not limited to online and print promotions).