Pairings with Alpha

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The Farm at Harvest Hills

670 Hills-Miller Rd, Delaware, OH 43015

Pairings with Alpha is an annual event to thank and recognize our members and partners during our annual meeting. The first hour is a special time to mingle and sample local food and beverage offerings. The second hour is our annual meeting and awards program.

We will present the following awards. Award recipients will be announced at the event!

Member Awards

Integrated Adult Day Service Participant for Delaware, Westerville and Dublin.
Integrated Adult Day Service Assistant of the Year
Success in Community Living
Success in Workforce Development
Workforce Development Employee of the Year
Workforce Development Employee of the Year

Community Awards

Pairing Partner of the Year
Workforce Development Employer of the Year
Workforce Development Community Partner
Workforce Development Employee of the Year
Integrated Adult Day Community Partner
Supportive Living Community Partner
Volunteer of the Year

Aspire to Excellence – Staff Awards

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

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

Thank you 2025 Pairings Sponsor:

Food & Beverage Vendors

Thank you to the following for generously donating samples. Additional vendors will be added to this list.

The Backstretch
Charcuterie 229
Local Roots
Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery
Snacks with a Twist
Meijer

Beneficiary

While there is no fee to attend, should you wish to support The Alpha Group with a donation; funds provided will go toward our Major Giving Campaign, to be utilized by workforce development. Your gifts will provide crucial skill-building, job coaching, and employment support to enable individuals with disabilities to earn a living wage, empower independence, and give back to the communities in which they live.

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).