THE BARBARA L. MIMS DISTINGUISHED NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
To be awarded this honor, a nurse must meet the following criteria:
- be a member of Summit and Portage District,
- exemplify professional nursing,
- be involved in the professional organization,
- serve as a role model to others, and
- be actively engaged in community activities.
THE JEANETTE WOODING SERVICE AWARD
To be awarded this honor, a nurse must meet the following criteria:
- be a member of Summit and Portage District,
- participate(d) in committee and/or Board of Director work that brings positive recognition to Summit and Portage District.
THE DOTTIE MARSH HEALTH POLICY AWARD
To be awarded this honor, a nurse must meet the following criteria:
- Exemplify in-depth knowledge of and a sustained commitment to local, state and national health and healthcare policy issues,
- Work to inform nurses and other healthcare providers, legislators, and the general public regarding health and healthcare policy issues,
- Serve as a health policy advocate role model for other nurses, and
- Participate in SPDONA activities related to health policy issues/concerns.
Past Award Winners
| Barbara L. Mims Distinguished Nurse of the Year Award |
Year |
Jeanette Wooding Service Award |
| Mary Calabro |
2014 |
June Adams, Nancy McManus |
| Carol Korman |
2013 |
Connie Stopper |
| Nancy McManus |
2012 |
Johanna Edwards |
| Jane Soposky |
2011 |
Karen Budd |
| Michael T. Klein |
2010 |
Marlene Peoples |
| Gillian Solem |
2009 |
Mary Calabro |
| Karen Budd |
2008 |
Ann Kaser |
| Connie Stopper |
2007 |
Sonta Robinson |
| Peggy Halter |
2006 |
Liz Beisecker |
| Barbara Mims* |
2005 |
Holly Klein |
| Linda Stemple |
2004 |
Linda Riazi-Kermani |
| Beth McVan |
2003 |
Davina Gosnell |
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2002 |
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| Rosalie Benchot |
2001 |
Lyn Benedict |
| Johanna Edwards |
2000 |
Harriet Reid |
| ----- |
1999 |
Linda Haskett |
| Joyce Powell |
1998 |
Phyllis Just |
| Lyn Benedict |
1997 |
Judith Kelley |
| Marlene Peoples |
1996 |
Carolyn Gustafson |
| Kristine Gill |
1995 |
Jim Gillespie |
| Mary Shaffer |
1994 |
Juanita Graham |
| Dottie Marsh |
1993 |
Barbara Proctor |
| Pat Smith |
1992 |
Evajean Greenlun |
| Janet Holloway |
1991 |
Joan Breza (Myers) (first year awarded) |
| Gay Lindsay |
1990 |
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| Alice Walter |
1989 |
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| Clara Langseth |
1960 |
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| Helen Carlson |
1959 |
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| Mary J. Knapp |
1958 |
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*The Distinguished Nurse of the Year Award was issued posthumously and then renamed the Barbara L. Mims Distinguished Nurse of the Year Award.