Congratulations to all of our finalists! Over 400 nurses and maternal and infant health providers were nominated from facilities, colleges and organizations across Minnesota. Nominees completed applications that were reviewed by a selection committee comprised of health care professionals, hospital leadership, and community members. We welcome you to support our finalists and the event by making a gift -
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Critical Care
Jessica Franzen, M Health Fairview
Becky Frey, M Health Fairview
Laurie Siegel, Fairview
Amanda Solomon, Regions Hospital - part of HealthPartners
Richard Tavarez, North Memorial
Jena Wirt, Abbott Northwestern
Diversity & Advocacy sponsored by Allina Health Systems
Nancy Bangura, Regions Hospital - part of HealthPartners
Dawn Kalka, M Health Fairview
Zaida Veronica Lumibao, Regions Hospital - part of HealthPartners
Vi Siiro, M Health Fairview
Tammy Sinkfield, Gillette Children’s
Education & Research
Ruth Bryant, Allina Health Systems
Amy Finck, CentraCare
Alicia Groth, CentraCare
Kathleen Helm, Regions Hospital - part of HealthPartners
Jessica Thoma, CentraCare
Friend to Nursing
Debora Born, M Health Fairview
Daniel Cates, Regions Hospital - part of HealthPartners
Matthew Ditmore, Allina
Bryan Jarabek, M Health Fairview
Kristin Johnson, CentraCare
Gregory Watson, Fairview
Innovative & Non-Traditional Nursing
Debra Doyle, UnitedHealthcare Optum
Sue Nesheim, M Health Fairview
Stephanie Pierzina, M Health Fairview
Leadership
Ann Backes, CentraCare
Beth Heinly-Munk, Regions Hospital - part of HealthPartners
Allison Stratton, M Health Fairview
Beckie Thrush, Regions Hospital - part of HealthPartners
Mental Health
Emma Elizabeth Beecher Fronz, M Health Fairview
Janelle Carpenter, M Health Fairview
Sonja Haynes, M Health Fairview
Eric Hylen, CentraCare
Dusty Mattison, Regions Hospital - part of HealthPartners
Neonatal
Sharon Stoltman, CentraCare
Kimberly Welvaert, CentraCare
Oncology
Patricia Bruns, Allina
Susan Jane Gersh, Allina
Christin Rigert, M Health Fairview
Pediatric
Rick Huewe-Vogen, M Health Fairview
Jaymie Meade, M Health Fairview
Jody Walsh, M Health Fairview
Public Health Nursing
Chantelle French, M Health Fairview
Nicolette Leaders, CentraCare
Lisa Picconatto, Gillette Children’s
Rising Star
Amber Hancock, M Health Fairview
Ibtisam Ibrahim, Gillette Children’s
Alexandra Olson, Regions Hospital - part of HealthPartners
Distinguished Nurse of the Year sponsored by M Health Fairview
Deanne Horter, M Health Fairview
Lauri Johnson, CentraCare
Amber Ries, M Health Fairview
Winners will be announced at our Heroes in Action awards online and in person on Thursday, October 28 at Minneapolis Event Center in Minneapolis.