Public Health Nurse of the Year Award
Public Health Nurse of the Year is awarded to a member of NJAPHNA who not only demonstrates expertise in the clinical nursing practice of public health, but is a visionary, leader, teacher and role model as well. A nominee must be a NJ licensed RN, and an active member in good standing and currently working in Public Health Nursing.
2019 Deborah Gash
In nominating Ms. Gash for this award, Dana Ann O’ Connor, RN, BSN, Public Health Nurse in Long Beach Island, noted that Ms. Gash “has shown the utmost professionalism and grace within the Public Health Nursing Community! We are proud to have her skills and expertise at the New Jersey Association of Public Health Nurse Administrators.”
In nominating Ms. Gash for this award, Dana Ann O’ Connor, RN, BSN, Public Health Nurse in Long Beach Island, noted that Ms. Gash “has shown the utmost professionalism and grace within the Public Health Nursing Community! We are proud to have her skills and expertise at the New Jersey Association of Public Health Nurse Administrators.”
2018 Carole Hudson
Naminated by: Shu Chiang - This nomination is to recognize her continued leadership in NJAPHNA and her efforts in advocating the importance of public health nursing. "Carole has always advocated for the Public Health issues and PHN profession. She has been providing invaluable guidance on legal matters for the Association."
Naminated by: Shu Chiang - This nomination is to recognize her continued leadership in NJAPHNA and her efforts in advocating the importance of public health nursing. "Carole has always advocated for the Public Health issues and PHN profession. She has been providing invaluable guidance on legal matters for the Association."
2017 Kathryn Whitehead
Nominated by: Shereen Naqvi - "Kathy served as NJAPHNA’s President from 2010-2011... she worked in collaboration with NJDOH to ensure that we got nursing education credits for the programs we had...she always contributes great ideas and voices her concerns for Public Health Nurses throughout our state."
Nominated by: Shereen Naqvi - "Kathy served as NJAPHNA’s President from 2010-2011... she worked in collaboration with NJDOH to ensure that we got nursing education credits for the programs we had...she always contributes great ideas and voices her concerns for Public Health Nurses throughout our state."
2016 Ellen Rudowski
Nominated by: Shereen Naqvi - "Ellen serves as the Chair for the Communicable Disease Committee...she is always sharing new research and information evolving around Hepatitis C, such as new medications and treatment options for infected individuals and how to protect their rights."
Nominated by: Shereen Naqvi - "Ellen serves as the Chair for the Communicable Disease Committee...she is always sharing new research and information evolving around Hepatitis C, such as new medications and treatment options for infected individuals and how to protect their rights."
2015 Shereen Naqvi
Nominated by:
Shu Chiang - "to recognize her continued leadership in NJAPHNA and her contributions in raising awareness about childhood immunization in our community."
Nominated by:
Shu Chiang - "to recognize her continued leadership in NJAPHNA and her contributions in raising awareness about childhood immunization in our community."
2013 Jane Scarfo
Nominated by:
Marilynn Bernstein-"She exemplifies the practice of public health nursing both in her health department and as a very active member of NJAPHNA."
Nominated by:
Marilynn Bernstein-"She exemplifies the practice of public health nursing both in her health department and as a very active member of NJAPHNA."
2012 Ella Shaykevich
Nominated by:
Deborah Gash and Helen Haydu-"Ella is passionate about public health..." and "has shown a tireless effort in leading the LINCS agency."
Nominated by:
Deborah Gash and Helen Haydu-"Ella is passionate about public health..." and "has shown a tireless effort in leading the LINCS agency."
2011 Patricia Russomano
Ms. Russomano has demonstrated over the years the diversity a Public Health Nurse must have. Community Emergency plans, programs to inform and improve the health of the population, programs focused on children, adults and seniors, these are just a few activities a public health nurse does.
Ms. Russomano has demonstrated over the years the diversity a Public Health Nurse must have. Community Emergency plans, programs to inform and improve the health of the population, programs focused on children, adults and seniors, these are just a few activities a public health nurse does.
2010 Elizabeth Cubbage
Nominated by:
Scott Woodside-“Whether she is collaborating with her counterparts regarding policies and procedures or working on a public health education campaign, Betsy brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to any project………Betsy conducts herself with poise and dignity and we should be proud that she is part of our NJAPHNA family.”
Nominated by:
Scott Woodside-“Whether she is collaborating with her counterparts regarding policies and procedures or working on a public health education campaign, Betsy brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to any project………Betsy conducts herself with poise and dignity and we should be proud that she is part of our NJAPHNA family.”
2009 Shu-Chen Chiang
Nominated by:
Marianne McEvoy-“Intelligent, capable and a true team player are words that best describe Shu.”
Nominated by:
Marianne McEvoy-“Intelligent, capable and a true team player are words that best describe Shu.”
2009 Florence Rice
PHN Administrator of the Year As the NJAPHNA Continuing Education chair, Flo seeks out speakers for the meetings and works with the state delegates to obtain continuing education contact hours for nurses.
PHN Administrator of the Year As the NJAPHNA Continuing Education chair, Flo seeks out speakers for the meetings and works with the state delegates to obtain continuing education contact hours for nurses.
2008 Sandy Van Sant
Nominated by:
Marianne McEvoy-"During a year without a state consultant and the ability to easily obtain nursing contact hours, Sandy worked tirelessly to ensure that our organization offered strong public health topics with nursing contact hours at the four general meetings in 2008."
Nominated by:
Marianne McEvoy-"During a year without a state consultant and the ability to easily obtain nursing contact hours, Sandy worked tirelessly to ensure that our organization offered strong public health topics with nursing contact hours at the four general meetings in 2008."
2008 Janet Hess
Nominated by:Flo Rice-"As president of GPVPHNA, Janet fostered professional growth and was an outstanding leader for eight years for four counties of nurses in northern N.J. "
Nominated by:Flo Rice-"As president of GPVPHNA, Janet fostered professional growth and was an outstanding leader for eight years for four counties of nurses in northern N.J. "
2007 Nancy Garvey
Nominated by:Debee Gash-"Nancy has worked tirelessly as an advocate for Public Health Nursing, assuring New Jersey’s Public Health Nurses are connected to Country-wide systems, organizations and trends."
Nominated by:Debee Gash-"Nancy has worked tirelessly as an advocate for Public Health Nursing, assuring New Jersey’s Public Health Nurses are connected to Country-wide systems, organizations and trends."
2006 Kate Bond
Nominated by:
Miriam Cohen-"Kate is a role model for public health demonstrating those public health nursing competencies essential to good practice."
Nominated by:
Miriam Cohen-"Kate is a role model for public health demonstrating those public health nursing competencies essential to good practice."
2005 Marianne McEvoy
Nominated by:
Dana O'Connor-"Marianne's enthusiasm for Public Health Nursing shines through with her gentle compassion, caring and understanding of others. She and her committee have worked hard to obtain continuing education contact hours for our programs."
Nominated by:
Dana O'Connor-"Marianne's enthusiasm for Public Health Nursing shines through with her gentle compassion, caring and understanding of others. She and her committee have worked hard to obtain continuing education contact hours for our programs."
2004 Barbara Gardner
"Barbara and I are a team, she guides me and is always available as a resource."
"Barbara and I are a team, she guides me and is always available as a resource."
2003 Dale Bartlett Andersen
Nominated by:
Alice Shovanec-"Dale exemplifies the spirit of Public Health Nursing. Her enthusiasm is contagious."
Nominated by:
Alice Shovanec-"Dale exemplifies the spirit of Public Health Nursing. Her enthusiasm is contagious."
2002 Joy Spellman
Nominated by:
Sharen Clugston-"Joy's tireless efforts have resulted in increased recognition for public health nursing."
Nominated by:
Sharen Clugston-"Joy's tireless efforts have resulted in increased recognition for public health nursing."
2001 Peggy Dyer-Weissman
Nominated by:
Bev Rivell- "Peggy has been instrumental in defining Public Health Nursing's role in the new Public Health Practice Standards for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey."
Nominated by:
Bev Rivell- "Peggy has been instrumental in defining Public Health Nursing's role in the new Public Health Practice Standards for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey."
2000 Dana O'connor
Nominated by:
Sharen Clugston-"The promotion of public health and the interest in the future of public health nursing is a constant focus of Dana's attention."
Nominated by:
Sharen Clugston-"The promotion of public health and the interest in the future of public health nursing is a constant focus of Dana's attention."
1999 Sharen Clugston
Nominated by:
Peggy-Dyer Weissman- "Sharen has an uncanny ability to identify needs in the community that call out for public health nursing interventions, then to develop and implement programs that meet those needs."
Nominated by:
Peggy-Dyer Weissman- "Sharen has an uncanny ability to identify needs in the community that call out for public health nursing interventions, then to develop and implement programs that meet those needs."
