On Thursday, May 4, 2017, we will honor the outstanding achievements of several of our nursing colleagues and community partners. These awards are given every two years in recognition of significant personal and professional contributions of individuals or groups benefitting the advancement of nurses, the profession and the association.

WSNA Recognition Awards

Honorary Recognition

Jennifer Graves, MS, RN, ARNP
In recognition of her life-long commitment and tireless work on behalf of registered nurses and the profession and her distinguished service to WSNA and the profession.

Marguerite Cobb Public Health Community Health Nurse

David Reyes, MPH, RN, DNP, APHN-BC
In recognition of his significant contributions and leadership in public health nursing an WSNA.

Joanna Boatman Staff Nurse Leadership

Judi Lyons, RN
In recognition of her leadership and significant contributions to the economic and general welfare of nurses and nursing.

Community Partner

Adam Davis, RN, DNP Mitch Snyder, Division Chief
FD Cares Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
In recognition of their partnership and contributions to advancing the role of nurses as advocates and health care providers for the citizens of Washington State.

Professional Nursing & Health Care CounCIl Recognition Awards

Best Practice

Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN
Presented to an individual to recognize best practice in the daily care of patients / clients.

Nurse Leadership & Management

Susan Manfredi, DNP, MBA, RN, FACHE
Presented to an individual to recognize excellence in nursing leadership and management.

Educator

Lynn Von Schlieder, MN, RN
Presented to an individual to recognize excellence in nursing education.

Ethics & Human Rights Award

Sofia Aragon, MN, JD, RN
Presented to an individual to recognize excellence in ethics and human rights.

Research

Pamela Mitchell, PHD, RN, FAAN
Presented to an individual to recognize excellence in nursing research that addresses practice issues.