Past Excellence Award Recipients

2024

Academic Excellence Award
Tiffani Chidume, DNP, RN, CHSE-A, CHSOS, Auburn University College of Nursing

Best Practice Innovator Excellence Award
Stephanie Campbell, MS, RN, CNE, CHSE, UT Arlington Nursing Smart Hospital

Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity in Simulation Excellence Award
Crystal Murillo, PhD, RN, CHSE-A, ANEF, University of South Carolina

Frontline Simulation Champion Excellence Award
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Simulation Team, The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Research Excellence Award
Tiffani Chidume, DNP, RN, CHSE-A, CHSOS, Auburn University College of Nursing

Spirit of Simulation Leadership Excellence Award
Laura Gonzalez, PhD, APRN, CHE, CHSE-A, ANEF, FAAN, SentinelU

President's Award
Pamela Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH, Vanderbilt University

2023

Academic Excellence Award
Tamara Holland, EdD, CNM, Central Connecticut State University

Best Practice Innovator Excellence Award
Donna McDermott, PhD, RN, CHSE-A, Robert Morris University

Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity in Simulation Leadership Excellence Award
Sarah Ibrahim, BScN, RN, MN, PhD, CHSE, University of Toronto

Frontline Simulation Champion Excellence Award
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Simulation Innovation Team, The University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Research Excellence Award
Liaw Sok Ying, PhD, MHS(ED), BHSN, ADV DIPN(NEURO), RN, National University of Singapore

Spirit of Simulation Leadership Excellence Award
Virginia C. Simmons, DNP, CRNA, CHSE-A, FAANA, FAAN, Duke University

President's Award
Suzan Kardong-Edgren, PhD, RN, ANEF, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN, MGH Institute of Health Professions

2022

Academic Excellence Award
Amanda Kirkpatrick, PhD, RN, Creighton University College of Nursing

Best Practice Innovator Excellence Award
Melissa Bathish, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, University of Michigan School of Nursing Ann Arbor

Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity in Simulation Leadership Excellence Award
Benjamin Smallheer, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, Duke University School of Nursing

Frontline Simulation Champion Excellence Award
Zohra Kurji MSc (International Primary Healthcare), IBCLC, BScN, RN, RM, CHSE-A, Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery Karachi, Pakistan

Research Excellence Award
Michelle Kelly, PhD, RN, University of South Australia, Adelaide

Spirit of Simulation Leadership Excellence Award
Ashley Franklin, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE-A, TCU Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Recognition of Work Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
Penni Watts, PhD, RN, CHSE-A, UAB School of Nursing

President's Award
Anthony Battaglia, MS, BSN, RN, President, Pocket Nurse

2021

President's Award
Dr. Leann Horsley, PhD, RN, CHSE, CNE, South Dakota State University College of Nursing

Spirit of Simulation
Dr. Suzanne Hetzel Campbell, PhD, RN, IBCLC, CCSNE, The University of British Columbia

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in Simulation
Dr. Desiree A. Diaz, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF, FAAN, University of Central Florida

Frontline Simulation Champion Excellence Award
Duke University School of Nursing Center of Nursing Discovery

Excellence in Academia
Dr. Erin Killingsworth, PhD, RN, CNE, Baylor University

Excellence in Research
Dr. Sandra Goldsworthy, PhD, RN, CNCC(C), CMSN(C), CCSNE, Nipissing University

Excellence in Service
Dr. Teresa Gore, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CHSE-A, FSSH, FAAN, Nova Southeastern University Assaf College of Nursing

2020

Spirit of Leadership
Beth Latimer, DNP, GNP-BC, CHSE

Frontline Champion
Patricia Prieto, MBA, BSN, RN, CHSE

Excellence in Academia
Margaret Verkuyl, NP:PHC MN

Excellence in Research
Dr. Jean-Christophe Servotte, PhD, MSc, CCRN, RN

Excellence in Service
Raleigh Hotels and Conference Center

2019

Spirit of Leadership
Penni Watts, PhD, CHSEA

Frontline Champion
Syretta Spears, MA, CHSOS

Excellence in Academia
Carrie Eaton, PhD, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CHSE

Excellence in Research
Mary Ann Shinnick, PhD

Excellence in Service
Susan Prion, PhD

2018

President’s Award
Jalene Bowersmith, CAE

Hayden Vanguard Lectureship
Bryan Dang, BSN, RN, PHN

Spirit of Leadership
Carol Durham EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN

Frontline Champion
Boise State Simulation Team

Best Practice Innovator
Randy Gordon, DNP, FNP-B

Excellence in Academia
Mindi Anderson PhD, ARNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF

Excellence in Research
Virtual SIM Research Champions Team

Excellence in Service
Tonya Schneidereith PhD, CRNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, CNE, CHSE

2017

President’s Award
Suzie Kardong-Edgren, PhD, RN, ANEF, CHSE, FAAN

Hayden Vanguard Lectureship
Susanna Cohen, BS, MSN, DNP, CNM

Spirit of Leadership
Julie Greenawalt, PhD, RNC, CHSE, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Frontline Champion
Jill Sanko, PhD, MS, ARNP-BC, CHSE-A, University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies

Best Practice Innovator
Susan Greathouse, MSN & Julie Fomenko, MSN, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

Excellence in Academia
Desiree Diaz, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CHSE-A, University of Central Florida

Excellence in Research
Kim Leighton, PhD, RN, CHSE, CHSOS, ANEF, DeVry Medical International

Excellence in Service
Trisha (Leann) Horsley, PhD, RN, CHSE, CNE, Loyola University Chicago

2016

Hayden Vanguard Lectureship
Amy Cowperthwait, M.S.N, RN, BC-ACNS

Spirit of Leadership
Suzie Kardong-Edgren, PhD, RN, ANEF, CHSE, FAAN

Frontline Champion
Fran Kamp, MS, CHSE

Best Practice Innovator
Susanna Cohen, BS, MSN, DNP, CNM

Excellence in Academia
Cynthia Foronda, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, John Hopkins University

Excellence in Research
Marian Florence Luctkar-Flude, RN, MScN, PhD(c), Queen's University, School of Nursing

2014

Excellence in Academia
Dr. Bette Mariani PhD, RN, Villanova University

Excellence in Research
Dr. Cynthia Foronda PhD, RN, CNE, John Hopkins University, School of Nursing

Excellence in Service
Dr. Lori Lioce DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, CHSE, FAANP, The University of Alabama in Huntsville

2013

Spirit of Leadership
Beverly Hewett, PhD, RN, Idaho State University

Excellence in Academia
Sharon Decker RN, PhD, ANEF, FAAN, Texas Tech University, Health Sciences Center

Excellence in Service
Beverly Hewett, PhD, RN, Idaho State University

2012

Excellence in Academia

Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE, Indiana University
Ann Sunderland, RN, BSc(Hons), NPDip, PGCHE, MMedSci, SFHEA, Leeds Metropolitan University
Melanie Cason, MSN, RN, CNE, Medical University of South Carolina

Excellence in Research
Tera Kirkman, Ed.D., MSN, RN, University of North Alabama

Excellence in Service
Coleen Meakim, MSN, RN, Villanova University

2011

Excellence in Academia

Colette Foisy-Doll, RN, BScN, Grant MacEwan University
Julia Greenawalt - PhD, RNC, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Suzanne Hetzel Campbell, PhD, WHNP, Fairfield University School of Nursing

Excellence in Research
Mindi Anderson, PhD, RN, University of Texas - Arlington

Excellence in Service

Dawn Ferry, MSN, RN, Widener University
Laura Opton, MSN, CNE, RN, Texas Tech University Health System Center

2010

Excellence in Academia
Terri Boese, MSN, RN, International University of Nursing

Excellence in Research
Valerie Howard, EdD, MSN, RN, Robert Morris University

Excellence in Service
Kim Leighton, PhD, RN, CNE, BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

2009

Excellence in Academia
Patricia Ravert, Brigham Young University

Excellence in Service
Anthony Battaglia, President and CEO of POCKET NURSE

2008

Excellence in Academia
Patricia Ravert, Brigham Young University

Excellence in Service
Patrick Van Gele, HECV Sante Health Sciences, Lausanne, Switzerland

2007

Excellence in Academia
Colleen Meakim, MSN, RN. Villanova University College of Nursing, Villanova, PA

Excellence in Research
Marian Florence Luctkar-Flude, RN, MScN, PhD(c), Queen's University, School of Nursing

Excellence in Service
Allen Hanberg, MSN, RN , University of Utah

2006

Excellence in Academia
Barbara Peterson South Dakota State University

Excellence in Research
Leland J. (Rocky) Rockstraw, Ph.D., RN Drexel University College of Nursing & Health Professions

Excellence in Service
Beverly Hewett- Clinical Assistant Professor/ Coordinator, Learning Res Center, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID

2005

Excellence in Academia
Pamela Jeffries, DNS, RN, FAAN - Indiana University

Excellence in Research
Janis Childs, RN, PhD - University of Southern Maine

Excellence in Service
Meg Meccariello, MS, RN St. Joseph's Hospital College of Nursing & Reba Moyer Childress of University of Virginia

2004

Excellence in Academia
Teri Boese, RN, MSN - University of Iowa & Debra Spunt, MS, RN, FAAN - University of Maryland

Excellence in Research
Karen Tarnow, RN, PhD - University of Kansas

Excellence in Service
Jana Berryman, ND, CNS, RN, - Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence and the Work, Education and Lifelong Learning Simulation Center

2003