Excellence in Nursing Award (formally Nightingale Awards)
CAHEC supports and recognizes outstanding health professionals through our work with The Excellence in Nursing Awards presented by The Colorado Nurses Foundation
The Excellence in Nursing Award (formally Nightingale Award) was established in 1985 to acknowledge the outstanding nurses in our region, whose hard work and dedication improves other's health. The Colorado Nurses Foundation is excited to announce a rebranding of our recognition of nurses in Colorado. This decision to rebrand is rooted in our commitment to inclusivity, respect for historical context, and a vision to align our awards with the evolving mission and values of the Colorado Nurses Foundation.
The Colorado Nurses Foundation is committed to making a collective impact on a diverse, inclusive, and equitable care environment for all Colorado nurses and the Coloradans they serve. We embrace the uniqueness of all nurses and the kaleidoscope of humans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or immigration path who call Colorado home.
Our commitment to these values is central to our mission and guides the development and implementation of our programs and initiatives that foster nursing excellence and promotes the leadership role of nurses to create a sustainable health care system for Colorado. One of these programs is the Excellence in Nursing Awards.
It's time to illuminate the incredible work of Colorado nurses! Nominations are officially OPEN for the prestigious 2025 Excellence in Nursing Awards (formally Nightingale awards)
Do you know a nurse who goes above and beyond, whose dedication and compassion shine bright every day? Whether it's a clinical superstar at the bedside, an inspiring leader driving positive change, or an innovative educator shaping the future of nursing, this is your chance to celebrate their extraordinary contributions.
Nominations are open and due:
February 9, 2025
Excellence in Nursing Awards now offers 16 nomination categories!
Excellence in Clinical Practice
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Acute Care Clinical Practice (RN and LPN)
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Clinical Advanced Practice (RN)
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Long Term Care, Rehabilitation (RN and LPN)
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Community Nursing (RN and LPN)
Nurse Led Teams: Exceptional Achievements in Nursing
Excellence in Nursing Administration
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Nursing Administration - Executive/CNO
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Nursing Administration - Leader/Manager
Research and Quality Improvement and Healthcare Policy
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Nursing Research
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Quality Improvement
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Health Care Policy
Excellence in Nursing Education
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Nursing Education-Academia
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Nursing Education - Nursing Professional Development
Excellence in Nursing Eminence Award
Contact Erika Greenberg with any questions: egreenberg@cahec.org or (970) 330-3608
Save the Date for Statewide Event May 17, 2025
Westminster, Colorado
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL NIGHTINGALE LUMINARIES
NATALIE POOL - Exceptional Achievements in Nursing
LOLA FEHR - Excellence in Nursing Eminence
VANESSA MATTESON -Exceptional Achievement in Nursing
NICOLE OLSON - Exceptional Achievements in Nursing
AECIAN PENDLETON - Exceptional Achievements in Nursing
JASMINE SHEA - Exceptional Achievements in Nursing
Congratulations to the 2024 NE Regional Luminary Nominees
Natalie Pool
Lola Fehr
Edmon Regachuelo
Darnell Osburn
Vanessa Matteson
Nicole Olson
Telena Rogers
Aecian Pendleton
Brandon Schneider
Jasmine Shea
CONGRATULATIONS
2022 REGIONAL LUMINARY RECIPIENTS
MEGAN RENTEL - Clinical Advocacy
KATRINA EINHELLIG - Non-Traditional Advocacy
LINDSAY KIDD - Clinical Innovation
DENISE RUSH - Clinical Leadership
JENNIFER THISTLE - Non-Traditional Leadership
Congratulations to the 2022 NE Regional Luminary Nominees
Alyssa Medeiros
Christina Kuehster
Denise Rush
Hali Aiona
Jennifer Thistle
Katrina Einhellig
Kristin Bisceglia-Smith
Lindsay Kidd
Megan Rentel
Rhonda Turner
Nightingale Selection Committee
Katrina Einhellig, Aims Community College
Jennifer Thistle, Morgan Community College
Jill Zamzow, UCHealth
Maribeth Olson, Melissa Memorial Hospital
Jennifer Sears, Retired
Julia Reinink, Banner Health
Marla Trujillo, Fairacres Manor
Cathy Franecki, Columbine Health Systems
Jamie Arfsten, Washington County Nursing Home
Casey Newth, MSN, RN