UW Tacoma Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award

The University of Washington Tacoma Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes a UW Tacoma Nursing Program alumnus whose career in nursing exemplifies excellence in clinical practice, education or leadership. This award is based on the individual's record of achievement. The award recipient should be able to attend the UW Tacoma Nursing Program Award Ceremony in June to receive the recognition.

Specific criteria include:

• The nominee must be an alumnus: A former student who received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Nursing degree at UW Tacoma.
• The nominee has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and contributions to nursing in leadership, education or practice roles.
• The nominee's selection will bring recognition to UW Tacoma.

Nomination Process

Please send a letter of nomination addressing the above criteria to the UW Tacoma Nursing Program by May 15, 2009. Include nominee contact information, a description of why the nominee should receive the UW Tacoma Nursing Alumni Award and any supporting documents (resume or curriculum vitae, newspaper clippings, publications, etc.). Mail to:

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Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

• 2008 Candace Goerhing ('02)
• 2007 Kathy Bressler ('82)
• 2006 Lorena Jeske ('98)
• 2005 Rep. Dawn Morrell ('95)

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