Award Recipients
Director’s Award
The Director’s Award is presented to a student who exemplifies scholarship, excellence in character, the ability to lead, and has demonstrated communication skills both written and oral. This award is the highest honor a student can receive from the Department of Nursing.
| 2018 | Jewellyn Bardwell | 2013 | Emily Wyatt |
| 2017 | Katie McNabb | 2012 | Matthew Getsinger |
| 2016 | Malia Rosenlund | 2012 | Shaunna Neary |
| 2015 | Jonathon Jacobs | 2011 | Rachel Knower |
| 2014 | Kimmee Hoecker | 2010 | Hanna Thomas |
| 2014 | Jessica Jocoy | 2009 | Dana Sprunger |
| 2013 | Lauren Floyd | 2008 | Jodi Briggs |
Caring Award
The Caring Award recognizes a graduate who strives to emulate the mission and philosophy of the Department of Nursing. The student regularly integrates faith, compassion, altruism, diversity and holistic health care. The student demonstrates an interest in nursing to the global community and is dedicated to the pursuit of life-long learning.
| 2018 | Jewellyn Bardwell | 2013 | Monica VandenBosch |
| 2017 | Katie McNabb | 2013 | Marcus Gabriel, Jr. |
| 2017 | Allie (Malech) Wegner | 2012 | Jacob Trachsel |
| 2017 | Alex Shepherd | 2012 | Alicia Fleetwood |
| 2016 | Melissa Wilson | 2011 | Charles Robinson |
| 2016 | Megan Palaiyan | 2010 | Marcie Sternberg |
| 2015 | Chelsea Glancy | 2009 | Alison Bennett |
| 2014 | Mary Jo Pflaum | 2008 | Emily Christenson |
Honor Award
The Honor Award recognizes a graduate who has demonstrated consistently high scholastic achievement (3.75 grade point average or better - calculated through Fall semester of the senior year), professional integrity and potential for leadership in the field of nursing.
| 2018 | Kelsey Bennett | 2012 | Crystal Enos |
| 2017 | Emily Dobrinski | 2012 | Jillian Golder |
| 2017 | Megan Roluffs | 2011 | Rachel Knower |
| 2016 | Carrie Thomas | 2010 | Molly Johnston |
| 2015 | Melissa Stewart | 2010 | Marie Palm |
| 2014 | Kimmee Hoecker | 2010 | Jessie Sarver |
| 2013 | Angie Miller | 2009 | Amy Landes |
| 2008 | Lacey Brounstein |
Golden Lamp Award
The Golden Lamp Award will be awarded to a senior student who has shown scholastic achievement, leadership, innovative contributions and humanitarian ideals. Based on the American Nurses Association Code for professional nurses and the Florence Nightingale Pledge, the award recognizes outstanding work of an undergraduate student with the nursing profession.
| 2018 | Malachi Teague | 2013 | Melissa LaRue |
| 2018 | Sarah Emerson | 2013 | Chelse Nealeigh |
| 2017 | Emily Hylton | 2012 | Shaunna Neary |
| 2017 | Brandi (Wagoner) Mangione | 2011 | Terah Pugh |
| 2016 | Malia Rosenlund | 2010 | Jessie Sarver |
| 2015 | Bailey Nelson | 2009 | Kristiina Thomas |
| 2014 | Jessica Jocoy | 2008 | Hannah Bielenberg |
Transcultural Nursing Award
The Transcultural Nursing Award honors the graduate who has made an outstanding contribution to the promotion of safe nursing care for individuals, families, and/or groups recognizing diversity, ethnicity and color. This student has shown flexibility and a respect for others view points with a growing cultural understanding and sensitivity.
| 2018 | Cassie Hwa | 2013 | Page Matlock |
| 2017 | Jacques St Gelus | 2012 | Nadezhda Goldashkin |
| 2017 | Nancy Vazquez | 2012 | Joelle Gardner |
| 2016 | Maria Gusenkov | 2011 | Amy Steinert |
| 2016 | Jonathan Maldonado-Salgado | 2010 | Yketerina Fugate |
| 2015 | Alejandro Ruelas | 2009 | Lauren Silva |
| 2014 | Natalie de Jesus Campos | 2008 | Pinar Pakkan-Ince |
Clinical Excellence Award
The Clinical Excellence Award honors a graduate who has consistently demonstrated the most outstanding innovation, creativity and insight in nursing practice. This student has consistently met all core competencies and has shown an eagerness to seek out new learning experiences. Staff, colleagues, preceptors and faculty have recognized a positive attitude and rapport throughout their nursing education.
| 2018 | Will Leenders | 2013 | Lauren Floyd |
| 2018 | Rachael Krebs | 2013 | JulieKay Kleiner |
| 2017 | Bri Andre | 2012 | Audrey Dove |
| 2017 | Katylnn Harksen | 2012 | Samantha Simmons |
| 2016 | Jonathan Maldonado-Salgado | 2011 | Rachel Knower |
| 2015 | Elizabeth Morell | 2010 | Torena Cole |
| 2014 | Sarah DeLay | 2009 | Erica Matthews |
| 2008 | Michael Shinneman |
Outstanding Colleague Award
The Outstanding Colleague Award honors a graduate who has been chosen by their peers as exemplifying attributes of collegiality, being a team player, mentorship, support, approachability, honesty, kindness, compassion and respect for others.
| 2018 | Jessica Taylor | 2012 | Matthew Getsinger |
| 2017 | Eduardo Fuentes | 2012 | Shaunna Neary |
| 2016 | Maria Gusenkov | 2011 | Sheleen Wytcherley |
| 2015 | Melanie Hancock | 2011 | Charles Robinson |
| 2014 | Erika Moss | 2010 | Jessie Sarver |
| 2013 | Kelly Hood | 2009 | Amy Landes |
| 2008 | Michael Shinneman |
