Previous Winners
2025
February
Emergency Department Nurse Rachel Freeland, RN, whose exceptional caring left a lasting impression, was recognized by a patient’s wife for her positive attitude and professionalism.
2024
November
Pediatric nurse Donna Durant, RN, brought profound peace and reassurance to a young family coping with a medical crisis.
September
Medical-Surgical Nurse Samantha "Sami" Morris, RN, was recognized by a patient’s granddaughter, who was touched by Sami's warmth and caring, and her evident joy at being a nurse who serves wholeheartedly.
March
Medical-Surgical Nurse Jennifer Marsheck, RN, was recognized by a patient’s wife, who praised her for her diligence in consistently providing exceptional care and communication throughout her husband’s hospital stay as he recovered from major surgery—and considers Jennifer a role model for all other health care providers.
February
Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) Nurse Emily Crusse, RN, was nominated by a local parish priest who, during his visit with a patient, witnessed Emily's extraordinary kindness and caring.
2023
December
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse Kelly McKew, RN, was nominated by a patient for the long-lasting impact of the exceptional compassion and care she provided during her patient's recovery.
November
Psychiatric Nurse Vivian Echeverria Quiroga, RN, was nominated by a patient for her thoughtful responsiveness, which had a profound impact on her transition from hospital to home.
January
Medical Surgical Nurse Beth Carnucci, RN-BC, was nominated by a patient's family member for her genuine compassion and support when the family member's daughter was anxious about being discharged and managing her pain properly.
Cardiac Surgery Nurse Nick Raducha, RN, was nominated by a patient's family member for his exceptional compassion and support when the family member's father was admitted to the cardiac unit following a heart attack.
2022
Labor and Delivery Nurse Jordan Diggs, RN, was nominated by a patient for her exceptional caring and compassionate support, which helped an expectant mom as she underwent an unanticipated surgery. “Jordan was my hero,” she says.
June
Telemetry Nurse Jeremiah Soko, RN, was nominated by a patient's family member for his open and soothing manner, his compassionate responsiveness and his dedication to treating others with kindness and dignity.
May
Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Kathryn Hacke, RN, was nominated by a patient for her compassionate care and support throughout a challenging recovery, and by a colleague for her professionalism, inclusiveness and nurse mentoring skills.
2021
December
Labor and Delivery Nurse Kristina Collins, RN, was nominated by a patient for her exceptional care and dauntless support throughout a difficult pregnancy and the birth of both her sons.
July
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Shannon Nagy, NP, was nominated by a patient's daughter for helping to create loving and lasting family memories during her mother's last days.
April
Pediatric Nurse Angie Sniffen, RN, was nominated by a patient and her mom in recognition of her supportive, professional and compassionate care--a godsend for a family coping with a health crisis.
2020
November
Orthopaedic Nurse Sandra Simmons, RN, was nominated by a patient's family member, who was touched by Sandra's compassionate care and warm concern—a particular comfort during the COVID pandemic, when hospital visitation is limited for patient safety.
July
Wound Ostomy Nurse Judy Stasuk, RN, was nominated by one of her peers for her above-and-beyond efforts to meet a patient's special request during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January
Labor & Deliver Nurse Melinda Sparkes, RN, was nominated by a grateful patient for her commitment to excellence in providing exceptional, quality care, with heart and humor.