2008-18 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.
2017 | Katie McNabb | 2018 | Jewellyn Bardwell |
2015 | Jonathon Jacobs | 2016 | Malia Rosenlund |
2014 | Kimmee Hoecker | 2014 | Jessica Jocoy |
2013 | Emily Wyatt | 2013 | Lauren Floyd |
2012 | Shaunna Neary | 2012 | Matthew Getsinger |
2011 | Rachel Knower | 2010 | Hanna Thomas |
2009 | Dana Sprunger | 2008 | Jodi Briggs |
Outstanding Senior
The Outstanding Senior Award honors a graduate who exemplifies the mission and values of George Fox University and the School of Nursing. This student consistently demonstrates integrity, excellence, compassion, caring, service, and critical thinking.
2018 | Malachi Teague | 2018 | Jessica Taylor |
2017 | Emily Dobrinski | 2017 | Greg Kenner |
2016 | Carrie Thomas | 2016 | Jonathan Maldonado- Salgado |
2015 | Torrie Dooley | 2014 | Rebakah Blanck |
2014 | Abigail Mountford | 2013 | Jeanette Edel |
2013 | Megan Wiuff | 2012 | Wendy Kuryluk |
2012 | Sondra Shuttleworth | 2011 | Terah Pugh |
2011 | Amanda Shaw | 2010 | Kate Spencer |
2010 | Cierra Vaughn | 2009 | Jodie Nakahara |
2009 | Eve Woodland | 2008 | Elysa Aho |
2008 | Kathryn Meyer |
Outstanding Colleague
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 | 2017 | Eduardo Fuentes |
2016 | Maria Gusenkov | 2015 | Melanie Hancock |
2014 | Erika Moss | 2013 | Kelly Hood |
2012 | Matthew Getsinger | 2012 | Shaunna Neary |
2011 | Sheleen Wytcherley | 2011 | Charles Robinson |
2010 | Jessie Sarver | 2009 | Amy Landes |
2008 | Michael Shinneman |
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 | 2018 | Alex Shepherd |
2017 | Katie McNabb | 2017 | Allie (Malech) Wegner |
2016 | Melissa Wilson | 2016 | Megan Palaiyan |
2015 | Chelsea Glancy | 2014 | Mary Jo Pflaum |
2013 | Monica VandenBosch | 2013 | Marcus Gabriel, Jr. |
2012 | Jacob Trachsel | 2012 | Alicia Fleetwood |
2011 | Charles Robinson | 2010 | Marcie Sternberg |
2009 | Alison Bennett | 2008 | Emily Christenson |
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 | 2018 | Rachael Krebs |
2017 | Bri Andre | 2017 | Katylnn Harksen |
2016 | Jonathan Maldonado-Salgado | 2015 | Elizabeth Morell |
2014 | Sarah DeLay | 2013 | Lauren Floyd |
2013 | JulieKay Kleiner | 2012 | Audrey Dove |
2012 | Samantha Simmons | 2011 | Rachel Knower |
2010 | Torena Cole | 2009 | Erica Matthews |
2008 | Michael Shinneman |
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 the outstanding work of an undergraduate student in the nursing profession.
2018 | Malachi Teague | 2018 | Sarah Emerson |
2017 | Emily Hylton | 2017 | Brandi (Wagoner) Mangione |
2016 | Malia Rosenlund | 2015 | Bailey Nelson |
2014 | Jessica Jocoy | 2013 | Melissa LaRue |
2013 | Chelse Nealeigh | 2012 | Shaunna Neary |
2011 | Terah Pugh | 2010 | Jessie Sarver |
2009 | Kristiina Thomas | 2008 | Hannah Bielenberg |
Honor Award
The Honor Award recognizes a graduate who has demonstrated consistently high scholastic achievement (3.75-grade point average or better - calculated through the Fall semester of the senior year), professional integrity, and potential for leadership in the field of nursing.
2017 | Emily Dobrinski | 2017 | Megan Roluffs |
2016 | Carrie Thomas | 2015 | Melissa Stewart |
2014 | Kimmee Hoecker | 2013 | Angie Miller |
2012 | Crystal Enos | 2012 | Jillian Golder |
2011 | Rachel Knower | 2010 | Molly Johnston |
2010 | Marie Palm | 2010 | Jessie Sarver |
2009 | Amy Landes | 2008 | Lacey Brounstein |
Transcultural Learning 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 respect for others' viewpoints with a growing cultural understanding and sensitivity.
2018 | Cassie Hwa | 2017 | Jacques St Gelus |
2017 | Nancy Vazquez | 2016 | Maria Gusenkov |
2016 | Jonathan Maldonado-Salgado | 2015 | Alejandro Ruelas |
2014 | Natalie de Jesus Campos | 2013 | Page Matlock |
2012 | Nadezhda Goldashkin | 2012 | Joelle Gardner |
2011 | Amy Steinert | 2010 | Yketerina Fugate |
2009 | Lauren Silva | 2008 | Pinar Pakkan-Ince |