Each year, the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia honours nurses within BC who demonstrate outstanding contribution to the profession of nursing and demonstrate excellence in relation to CRNBC Professional Standards.

Congratulations to PHC's award winners for this year:

Award of Distinction in Nursing - Sandra Lauck (CNS Cardiac Program)
This award is presented to registered nurses who have a broad base of nursing experience in more than one domain of nursing (clinical practice, education, administration, research) and are recognized experts.

Award of Advocacy - Scott Harrison (Director HIV/AIDS and Urban Health)
This award is presented to registered nurses who have made outstanding efforts in advocating for health benefits to a specific group. It may be presented to an individual registered nurse or to a group of registered nurses.

Award of Excellence in Nursing Administration - Barb Bedell (Practice Consultant) and Cindy Lawlor (Operations Leader Cardiac Program)
This award is presented to registered nurses who demonstrate excellence in administration of nursing practice, nursing education or nursing research.

Award of Excellence in Nursing Education - Jackie Forman (Clinical Nurse Educator, CSICU)
This award is presented to registered nurses who demonstrate excellence in nursing education in the nurses’ own work settings (e.g., colleges, institutes, universities or health care agencies).

Rising Star Award - Ruth Featherstone (RN – Medicine Program – MSJ)
This award is presented to registrants who graduated from an education program leading to initial entry to practice within five years of the deadline for CRNBC award nominations. The recipients will have exceeded the expectations of their employers or colleagues and demonstrate excellence in the nursing profession.

Award of Excellence in Nursing Practice - Tilly Schalkwyk (CNS Elder Care Program – Residential Care) and Pat Munro (Clinical Nurse Educator, ED)
This award is presented to registered nurses who demonstrate excellence in nursing practice.

On behalf of all of Providence Health Care, thank you to this year’s winners for your continued excellence in nursing practice and your commitment to quality patient care.