Annual CCNW Nurse Leadership Awards
Awards are presented annually at our April CCNW Nursing and Healthcare Workforce Summit.
Submissions accepted from January to March
Submission Deadline - March 15th
Applications can be used to nominate a colleague or for “self-nomination”
As a 501©3 non-profit organization, the year-over-year success and positive impact of The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, Inc. (CCNW) both within Connecticut and across the country could not be achieved without the dedication, wise counsel, vision, and hard work of our volunteer leadership. It is with this spirit that the CCNW acknowledges and recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations that have “pulled up their sleeves” to support our mission and propel us forward each year.
Below highlights the three awards that will be presented and how to apply to be acknowledged and recognized.
Submissions accepted from January to March
Submission Deadline - March 15th
Applications can be used to nominate a colleague or for “self-nomination”
As a 501©3 non-profit organization, the year-over-year success and positive impact of The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, Inc. (CCNW) both within Connecticut and across the country could not be achieved without the dedication, wise counsel, vision, and hard work of our volunteer leadership. It is with this spirit that the CCNW acknowledges and recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations that have “pulled up their sleeves” to support our mission and propel us forward each year.
Below highlights the three awards that will be presented and how to apply to be acknowledged and recognized.
The CCNW Nurse Workforce Development Award
History: This award acknowledges the work done over the past year of a nurse educator in Academia or practice who has amplified the critical importance of the CCNW mission which is to foster collaborations to ensure a highly educated, diverse, and sustainable nursing workforce to support the healthcare needs of Connecticut residents.
Criteria:
Award Amount: $1,000.00 in hopes to be used for continued leadership development activities
Criteria:
- Demonstrates commitment to the mission of CCNW and support of the CCNW staff
- Displays innovative leadership characteristics which have made a positive impact on the nursing workforce development in Connecticut
- Acts as a role model and/or mentor to Connecticut’s future nursing and healthcare leaders
- Inspires and engages others to become active participants in CCNW programs and services
Award Amount: $1,000.00 in hopes to be used for continued leadership development activities
Previous Recipients include:
2023 - Dr. Maria Krol
2023 - Dr. Maria Krol
The Jane E. Murdock "Life-Long" Learning Award
History: The Jane E. Murdock "Life-Long" Learning Award was established in 2011. This award acknowledges the work done over the past year of a nurse educator in Academia or practice who has demonstrated knowledge as an Exemplar Nurse Educator who uses best-practices in teaching and learning, incorporated an evidence-based approach to teaching, earned the respect of students and colleagues, and is certified as a Nurse Educator or Professional Development Educator.
Criteria:
Award Amount: $1,000.00 in hopes to be used for continued professional development activities
Criteria:
- Developed innovative and successful programs to address the identified need(s) of students, faculty, and practicing nurses. Examples may include:
- Designing and implementing credit and non-credit programs that are accessible, flexible, and based on adult learning principles,
- Creating, refining and/or revising programs that incorporate technology, AI, and other interactive modalities, and/or
- Delivering programs that enhance the competencies of targeted nursing populations.
- Demonstrated a commitment to teaching. Examples may include:
- Dedication to the profession,
- Sharing expertise via presentation, publications, active in leadership roles, and/or
- Engaged in scholarly work to positively impact teaching and learning.
- Inspired novice and seasoned nurses to pursue additional degrees/continuing education. Examples may include:
- Providing individual and group counseling/mentoring,
- Active engagement in state, regional, and national group events, and/or
- Hosting special focused activities to promote a clinical specialty or academic credential that is in high demand.
Award Amount: $1,000.00 in hopes to be used for continued professional development activities
Previous Recipients include:
2023 - Dr. Cheryl Ann Green, Yale-New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
2022 - Maribel Rivera Smith, Naugatuck Valley Community College
2021 - Christine DiLeone, University of Connecticut
2019 - Susan DeNisco, Sacred Heart University
2017 - Barbara Aronson, Southern CT State University
2016 - Beth Boyd, Sacred Heart University
2015 - Deborah Shelton, Center for Correctional Health Networks, UCONN
2014 - Carol Polifroni, University of Connecticut
2013 - Carole Pomarico, Fairfield University
2012 - Eileen George, Naugatuck Valley Community College
2011 - Lillian Rafeldt, Three Rivers Community College
2023 - Dr. Cheryl Ann Green, Yale-New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
2022 - Maribel Rivera Smith, Naugatuck Valley Community College
2021 - Christine DiLeone, University of Connecticut
2019 - Susan DeNisco, Sacred Heart University
2017 - Barbara Aronson, Southern CT State University
2016 - Beth Boyd, Sacred Heart University
2015 - Deborah Shelton, Center for Correctional Health Networks, UCONN
2014 - Carol Polifroni, University of Connecticut
2013 - Carole Pomarico, Fairfield University
2012 - Eileen George, Naugatuck Valley Community College
2011 - Lillian Rafeldt, Three Rivers Community College
The CCNW Annual Excellence Award
Selected by the CCNW Board Chair
History: This Excellence Award was established in 2022. Selected by the CCNW Board Chair, this award acknowledges the work done over the past year to amplify the critical importance of the CCNW mission which is to foster collaborations to ensure a highly educated, diverse, and sustainable nursing workforce to support the healthcare needs of Connecticut residents.
Criteria: Selection can be targeted to a volunteer, group of volunteers, or an organization whose active engagement, dedication, expertise, and commitment has contributed significantly to supporting the development of the nursing workforce and amplifying the mission and goals of the organization in Connecticut and across the region.
Past Recipients include:
2024 - Dr. Marie M. Spivy - Board Member Duncaster CCRC & The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, and Advisory Boards - Goodwin University & Capital State College
2023 - Patricia Baker, MS – Retired, President/CEO CT Health Foundation
2022 - Bernie Park, RN, MSN, DNP – Partner, Social Venture Partners (SVP-CT)
Criteria: Selection can be targeted to a volunteer, group of volunteers, or an organization whose active engagement, dedication, expertise, and commitment has contributed significantly to supporting the development of the nursing workforce and amplifying the mission and goals of the organization in Connecticut and across the region.
Past Recipients include:
2024 - Dr. Marie M. Spivy - Board Member Duncaster CCRC & The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, and Advisory Boards - Goodwin University & Capital State College
2023 - Patricia Baker, MS – Retired, President/CEO CT Health Foundation
2022 - Bernie Park, RN, MSN, DNP – Partner, Social Venture Partners (SVP-CT)
Past CLN Awards
AWARDS listed below are NO LONGER ACTIVE with The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, Inc.
The CLN Nurse Leadership Award
Awarded to a nurse who demonstrates:
Past recipients include:
2022 - Sherylyn Watson, Sacred Heart University Davis & Henley College of Nursing
2021 - Audrey Beauvais, Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing
2019 - Susan Westrick, Southern CT State University
2017 - Lisa Rebeschi, Southern CT State University
2016 - Connie Hotchkiss, Northwestern CT Community College
2015 - Edith Ouellet, Three Rivers Community College
2014 - Lisa O’Connor, Quinnipiac University
2013 - Linda Perfetto, Connecticut Community Colleges Nursing Program
- Outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to the mission of the CLN
- Is recognized as a creative leader who has made a positive difference in the direction of the organization
- Serves as a role model and mentor for future leaders
- Has inspired others to become actively engaged in accomplishing the mission of the organization
Past recipients include:
2022 - Sherylyn Watson, Sacred Heart University Davis & Henley College of Nursing
2021 - Audrey Beauvais, Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing
2019 - Susan Westrick, Southern CT State University
2017 - Lisa Rebeschi, Southern CT State University
2016 - Connie Hotchkiss, Northwestern CT Community College
2015 - Edith Ouellet, Three Rivers Community College
2014 - Lisa O’Connor, Quinnipiac University
2013 - Linda Perfetto, Connecticut Community Colleges Nursing Program
The Ruth M. Olson Excellence in Nurse Education Award
Awarded to a nurse who demonstrates:
- Knowledge of the discipline: examples may include: certified as a nurse educator or professional development educator, utilizes best practices and incorporates an evidence-based approach
- A learner-centered teaching style: examples may include innovative, interactive, adaptable, nurturing styles
- Commitment to teaching: dedication to the profession (member of professional organizations CCNW, NLN, NISOD etc.), sharing expertise via presentations, publications, committee membership/chairs
- Success in inspiring students: past and present to pursue additional degrees/continuing education/become active in local and state nursing organizations
- Earned the respect of students and colleagues: peer awards, mentoring of new faculty, regarded as an "expert", and advances the profession & quality of nursing education.
Previous recipients include:
2022 - John Lagosz, Capital Community College
2021 – Kathryn Phillips, Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing
2019 – Kerry Milner, Sacred Heart University
2017 – Monica Ordway, Yale School of Nursing
2016 – Denise Anderson, Hospital for Special Care
2015– Dawn Bunting, Capital Community College
2014 -Laura Brown-Yaworsky, Naugatuck Valley Community College
2013 - Audrey Beauvais, Sacred Heart University
2012 - Pam Walker, Goodwin College
2011- Leona Konieczny, Capital Community College
2022 - John Lagosz, Capital Community College
2021 – Kathryn Phillips, Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing
2019 – Kerry Milner, Sacred Heart University
2017 – Monica Ordway, Yale School of Nursing
2016 – Denise Anderson, Hospital for Special Care
2015– Dawn Bunting, Capital Community College
2014 -Laura Brown-Yaworsky, Naugatuck Valley Community College
2013 - Audrey Beauvais, Sacred Heart University
2012 - Pam Walker, Goodwin College
2011- Leona Konieczny, Capital Community College
