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
Summit and Portage District
Ohio Nurses Association Awards
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Barbara L. Mims
Distinguished Nurse of the Year Award
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Year
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Jeanette Wooding
Service Award
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Deborah Loyd
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2018
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Darren Stevenson
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Marie Cinalli
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2017
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Earl Blackstone
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Jeni Huth
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2016
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Joyce Powell
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2015
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Mary Calabro
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2014
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June Adams, Nancy McManus
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Carol Korman
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2013
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Connie Stopper
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Nancy McManus
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2012
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Johanna Edwards
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Jane Soposky
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2011
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Karen Budd
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Michael T. Klein
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2010
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Marlene Peoples
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Gillian Solem
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2009
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Mary Calabro
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Karen Budd
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2008
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Ann Kaser
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Connie Stopper
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2007
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Sonta Robinson
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Peggy Halter
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2006
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Liz Beisecker
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Barbara Mims*
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2005
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Holly Klein
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Linda Stemple
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2004
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Linda Riazi-Kermani
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Beth McVan
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2003
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Davina Gosnell
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2002
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Rosalie Benchot
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2001
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Lyn Benedict
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Johanna Edwards
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2000
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Harriet Reid
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1999
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Linda Haskett
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Joyce Powell
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1998
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Phyllis Just
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Lyn Benedict
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1997
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Judith Kelley
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Marlene Peoples
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1996
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Carolyn Gustafson
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Kristine Gill
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1995
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Jim Gillespie
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Mary Shaffer
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1994
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Juanita Graham
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Dottie Marsh
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1993
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Barbara Proctor
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Pat Smith
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1992
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Evajean Greenlun
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Janet Holloway
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1991
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Joan Breza (Myers) (first year awarded)
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E. Gay Lindsay
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1990
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Alice Walter
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1989
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Clara Langseth
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1960
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Helen Carlson
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1959
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Mary J. Knapp
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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.