EVENT DETAILS
Join us Thursday, November 14th at the Riverwind Casino Showplace Theatre for the 2024 Nurse of the Year Awards Gala. Together we will honor the incredible accomplishments of Oklahoma's most talented nursing professionals.
6pm-registration and reception
7pm-dinner/program
March of Dimes will be celebrating the 15th year of honoring nursing excellence in our great state. We are honored to pay tribute to nursing excellence and the tireless efforts of nurses throughout the state of Oklahoma while also raising money for the mission of March of Dimes.
EVENT LEADERSHIP- 2024 Chair
Chair
Brittni McGill is the Chief Nursing Officer at Norman Regional Health System. She began her career as a nurse at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at OU Children’s Hospital. In 2007, she joined the team at the Norman Regional HealthPlex’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and later transitioned through multiple leadership roles within the health system.
We celebrate the nursing profession by recognizing extraordinary nurses throughout our community and honoring those who make a difference in the lives of so many.
Whether serving as educators, researchers or health care providers, nurses are critical to improving the health of families, which is even more important now during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For 86 years, March of Dimes has worked to improve the health of mothers and babies. By joining us to honor the outstanding health professionals at the Nurse of the Year Awards gala, you’re helping March of Dimes continue to make a tremendous impact in our community through research, education, advocacy and outreach.
Thank you for helping us recognize deserving nurses.
Selection Committee Chair
Melissa Alvillar-Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Leadership Committee
Amber McKinzie – Bethany Children's Health Center
Amy Burnett –Norman Regional Health System
Angela Beddor – OCOM
Angie Kamermayer – INTEGRIS Edmond
Annette Troxell – Norman Regional Health System
Cathy Broome – SSM St. Anthony
Christine McMurray – Norman Regional Health System
Cindy Leathers – Saint Francis Hospital
Cyndy Bloom – Norman Regional Health System
Cynthia Standlee – Mercy Ada
Donna Delise – Community Hospital
Elain Richardson – SSM St. Anthony Hospital
Elaine Banks – Ascension St. John
Evelyn Radichel – OPQIC
Jackie Lockett – SSM St. Anthony
Jamie Reed – Specialty Care Pediatrics
Jamie Barnes Polski – Norman Regional Health System
Jeannie Campbell – Stillwater Medical Center
Jill Hughes – INTEGRIS Health
Julie Hoff – OU Health Science Center
Kara Rother – INTEGRIS
Karen Navis – Ascension St. John Hospital
Krista Reyna – McBride Hospital
Kristen Webb – Duncan Regional Hospital
Linda Merkey – Nursing Consultant
MaLissa Reardon- Mercy Ada
Margo Carpenter – SSM St. Anthony
Melissa Alvillar – Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Michelle Welander – OU Health
Myka Oberlechner – OU Health
Paula Griffith – Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Penny Ramierez – Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Rachel Nabors – Norman Regional Health System
Rebecca Shepherd – Cherokee Nation Hospital
Rachelle Criger – Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Sara Raney – Norman Regional Health System
Shaun Horton – OU Medical Center Edmond
Stephanie Beavers – OU Health
Stephanie Clements – Mercy Hospital
Tarasina Compagni – Norman Regional Health System
Terra Collie – INTEGRIS Canadian Valley
Tonya Faires – Norman Regional Health System
Vicki Cantrell – OU Health |
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BECOME A SPONSOR
The March of Dimes in Oklahoma is celebrating the 15th anniversary of nursing excellence in the most meaningful way, through partnerships with hospitals, health care facilities, organizations, vendors and individuals.
Sponsorship activation opportunities are available at a variety of levels for our Oklahoma Heroes in Action (formerly Nurse of the Year), and this is a great way to provide integration and civic engagement while paying tribute to nurses. Partnerships can be customized for this special event based on your company's marketing needs and objectives. Sponsorship opportunities
Let's connect! For more information on how to become involved or activate your brand with the Oklahoma Nurse of the Year 15th anniversary campaign, contact Laurie Applekamp, Executive Director, (405) 415-1262 or [email protected].
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.
