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Celebrating Community Impact: Katie Ware Receives Women of Achievement Award in Zanesville

Celebrating Community Impact: Katie Ware Receives Women of Achievement Award in Zanesville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 7, 2025

Primrose of Zanesville Executive Director Honored with Prestigious Women of Achievement Award

ZANESVILLE, OH — Primrose Retirement Community of Zanesville is proud to announce that Executive Director Katie Ware has been honored with the Ethel Granger Shultz Young Adult Award by the Women of Achievement organization earlier this year. This prestigious award recognizes women ages 22–35 who exemplify the spirit of citizenship and community leadership.

Katie was nominated by two individuals, including the daughter of a current Primrose resident, a testament to the meaningful impact she has made within the community. The award is part of an annual recognition by Women of Achievement, which celebrates eight outstanding women across various categories in Zanesville.

Adding a heartfelt layer to this achievement, Katie’s grandmother was also a recipient of a Women of Achievement award in 2007, receiving the Muskingum Family & Lifetime Service Award for her decades of volunteer work and dedication to the community. This shared legacy of service highlights the deep roots of compassion and leadership within Katie’s family.

Primrose of Zanesville congratulates Katie on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates the continued impact she makes in the lives of residents, families, and the broader Zanesville community.

To learn more about Katie and her accomplishments, click here.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jessi Weldon
Executive Vice President
Sales & Marketing
605-226-3300 ext. 3981

We have lived with our dog Duke at Primrose since it has opened about 3 years ago. Being able to live in our home for many years was a gift but we knew that it was time to downsize and move to a smaller home. What we enjoy most here at Primrose is being part of a community. The people are wonderful, the activities are both educational and fun, and the food is amazing! Living so close to people keeps us both healthier and happier. We can come and go as we please, and take part in the activities that we wish to do. I think the advice I would give to others that are thinking about moving is to stop thinking about it. Moving to Primrose was the best thing that we have ever decided to do!


— Gloria and Jerry N.
I lived here since they opened in 2018. Professionally I did a lot of clerical work for the city, county, and state. When I was younger I worked at Moon Beach Church Camp, where my parents were camp cooks. I also enjoyed playing the ukulele while my Mom played the piano at the camp.

After my husband passed away my place was too big for just me and I needed to downsize. Although I was apprehensive to move, being alone was lonely and I needed to be around people.

People are kind here and like a family. I look forward to simple things here like coffee time in the morning, the noon meal, and Happy Hour! There is always so much going on from ice cream socials, book club, and bridge, to just simply walking outside. A little secret that I want to share with the world… the staff is awesome, they really care!

— Janet G.

Primrose is a high quality residence where my grandmother currently lives. I’ve enjoyed my visits and my Grandma loves the environment and community, participating in many of its activities. The location is clean and the team there seems very friendly and caring. The pub is very cool and we’ve had impromptu family gatherings there.


— Mark K.

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