Date: Jan, 30 2026

Adoray Home Health & Hospice, a leading provider of home-based care in Western Wisconsin, is proud to announce the recipients of its 3rd Annual Awards Program, which recognizes the extraordinary contributions of its staff members. The awards were presented during Adoray’s Employee Holiday Party on January 24, 2026.

The awards are named in honor of individuals who played a pivotal role in the founding and growth of Adoray. The Employee Awards were named after Mary Troftgruben, the founder and first CEO of Adoray.


**2025 Mary Troftgruben Employee of the Year Award**

Adoray is pleased to announce that Sarah Rohe, Hospice Admission Nurse, as the recipient of the 2025 Mary Troftgruben Employee of the Year Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who embody the purpose of Adoray: "Compassion in Action. Integrity in Care.”

Sarah demonstrates Compassion in Action and Integrity in Care every single day. Often the very first-person families meet before enrolling in hospice, Sarah approaches each interaction with calm, empathy, and professionalism that instantly puts families at ease. As a masterful nurse and gifted admission clinician, she balances thorough, efficient care with warmth and compassion. Her leadership, flexibility, and positivity shine daily, even when plans change at a moment’s notice. Sarah is a true ray of sunshine, a trusted guide for families, and an example for all of us.

**2025 Mary Troftgruben Servant Leader of the Year Award**

We are also pleased to announce that Jeanne Curtis, Director of Revenue Cycle, is the recipient of the 2025 Servant Leader of the Year Award. This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership by putting others first and serving the needs of their team or community with selflessness and dedication.

Jeanne leads with empathy, humility, and integrity, always putting patients and staff first. She celebrates team achievements, recognizes individual contributions, and actively seeks feedback to make things better. Jeanne leads by example, fostering confidence, independence, and teamwork while never hesitating to step in and help when needed. Her warmth, wisdom, and dedication make her a true servant leader and an incredible asset to Adoray.

A Legacy of Purpose

Adoray Home Health & Hospice was founded in 1995, now in its 31st year of serving the community, as a non-profit organization dedicated to providing home health, hospice, palliative care, grief, and supportive services across St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, Barron, and Dunn counties. With a mission of partnering to improve the quality of life throughout every healthcare journey, Adoray’s services have touched the lives of thousands of individuals, offering compassionate, comprehensive care in the comfort of wherever they call home.

“Our holiday party was more than a celebration, it was a reflection of now 31 years of heart-led care,” said Christa Walz, Adoray’s Executive Director. “It a time dedicated to recognize the individuals who live our mission every day and remind us that Adoray’s greatest impact has always been, and will always be, our people. Our annual awards honor the compassion, integrity, and heart our team brings every single day, work that continues to shape how our community experiences care and end of life.”

As Adoray enters its 31 years of serving Western Wisconsin, these annual awards honor the legacy and impact of its founders, while also recognizing the outstanding team members who continue to make our organization a trusted and respected provider of care in the community today and into the future.

For more information about Adoray Home Health & Hospice and to learn about their services, visit adoray.org.

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