2014 ANNA Award Recipients

Outstanding Contribution to ANNA

Award: Lifetime membership in ANNA, ANNA logo pin, and a plaque

Karen Burwell, BSN, RN, CNN

DaVita

Livingston, TX
Ron Brady Memorial Award for Excellence in Volunteer Leadership

Sponsored by Anthony Jannetti, Inc.

Award: $1,000 and a plaque

Deborah Brooks, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CNN, CNN-NP

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC
Clinical Practice Award

Sponsored by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.

Award: $1,000 and a plaque

Joan Wokpara, BSN, RN

DaVita

Powder Springs, GA
Nephrology Nurse Educator Award

Sponsored by DaVita

Award: $1,000 and a plaque

Rowena Elliott, PhD, RN, CNN, BC, CNE, AGNP-BC, FAAN

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS
Excellence in Nephrology Nursing Management Award

Award: $1,000 and a plaque

Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN

FMC Loganville, LLC

Lawrenceville, GA
Nephrology Nurse Researcher Award

Award: $1,000 and a plaque

Debra Hain, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC

Florida Atlantic University & Cleveland Clinic Florida Department of Nephrology

Weston, FL
Quality Care Award

Sponsored by Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Award: $2,000 and a plaque

Leilani Castillo, BSN, RN, CNN

University of Colorado Hospital

Aurora, CO
Spirit of Nephrology Nursing Award

Award: $1,500 and a plaque

Sandy Miholics, RN, CNN

Healthfirst NY

Neshanic Station, NJ
  Outstanding Chapter Recognition Award

Award: $1,000 educational grant

Alamo City Chapter
  Chapters Strategic Collaboration Award

Award: $2,000

Colonial & Mass Bay Chapters
  Research Abstract Award

Award: $500

Michelle Cassin, RN, CPDN

DaVita Healthcare Partners

Nashua, NH
Research Sharing Award

Award: $350

Mary Haras, PhD, MBA, APN, NP-C, CNN

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL
Kelly McManus Memorial Award

Sponsored by NxStage

Award: $2,000

Cheryl Cress, RN, CNN

Washington University

St. Louis, MO
ANNA Board of Directors Award

Award: ANNA logo pin, complimentary registration to a future ANNA National Symposium, and plaque

Nancy Smith, BSN, RN, CNN

Kerkhoven, MN
Representation Award

Award: $500

Juanita (Janie) Martinez, BSN, RN, CCRN, CNN

Alamo Kidney Health

San Antonio, TX
Helen Feigenbaum Award for the Promotion of Excellence in Nephrology Nursing

Sponsored by the Feigenbaum Family

Award: $1,000 and a plaque

Marlene Currier, BSN, RN, CNN

Lifeline Vascular Access

Marietta, GA
  Chapter STAR (Successful Teamwork = Achievements and Recognition) Awards

Award: $1,000

Advocacy: Acadiana Chapter (Louisiana)

Education: Greater Puget Sound Chapter (Washington)

Evidence-Based Practice: Keystone Chapter (Pennsylvania)

Leadership: Sacramento Valley Chapter (California)

Membership: Greater Minnesota Chapter (Minnesota)
  Chapter Rising Star Awards

Award: $500

Advocacy: Dallas Chapter (Texas)

Education: Sand Dollar Chapter (Texas)

Evidence-Based Practice: Central Virginia Chapter (Virginia)

Leadership: Hazel Taylor Chapter (Alabama)

Membership: Wisconsin Chapter (Wisconsin)
Nephrology Nursing Journal Writing Contest Awards

Award: $500
Clinical Practice:

Lynda Ball, MSN, RN, CNN

Network 13

Oklahoma City, OK
Education:

Catherine A. Firanek, MBA, BSN, RN

Baxter Healthcare

Deerfield, IL

Co-authors: James A. Sloand, MD, and Lucy B. Todd, MSN, ACNP-BC, CNN
Research:

Ann E. Horigan, PhD, RN

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Co-authors: Susan M. Schneider, PhD, RN, AOCN, ACNS-BC, FAAN, Sharron Docherty, PhD, MScN, RN, CPNPAC/PC, and Julie Barroso, PhD, ANP, APRN, BC, FAAN

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