ANA announces 2020 National Awards recipients, Georgia's very own Dr. Porter- O'Grady is one of them

Posted over 5 years ago by Charlotte Endemano

On May 4, 2020, the American Nurses Association (ANA) announced the recipients of the 2020 National Awards. ANA’s National Awards “honor outstanding nurses and champions whose dedication and achievements have contributed significantly to the nursing profession and health care,” stated the organization.

“ANA is honored to celebrate the achievements of these nurses and champions, who are exemplary leaders and advocates, and whose contributions have advanced the field of nursing,” said ANA President Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN. “As we navigate the challenges of this pandemic, now more than ever, we need to recognize the vast contributions of nurses.”

The following content is from ANA’s press release.

This year’s recipients embody the anchors chosen to frame the Year of the Nurse: excellence, leadership and innovation. Three registered nurses will be inducted into ANA’s Hall of Fame. Nine registered nurses and one nurse champion will receive ANA’s Honorary Awards. A ceremony to honor the 13 award recipients will be held later this year.

Hall of Fame Award

ANA established the nursing Hall of Fame Award to recognize individual nurses’ commitments to the nursing field and their impact on the health and social history of the United States.

ANA is honored to induct three individuals to the Hall of Fame Award in 2020:

Rose Constantino, PhD, JD, RN, FACFE, FAAN, Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
Jeri Milstead, PhD, NEA-BC, FAAN, RN, Ohio Nurses Association
Tim Porter-O’Grady, DM, EdD, APRN, FAAN, FACCWS, Georgia Nurses Association

Dr. Rose Constantino is an outstanding teacher and a powerful role model. She has engaged in local, state, national and international nursing organizations and other health-related organizations through direct patient care, impactful committee service and program development. Dr. Constantino’s distinguished service and exceptional leadership have guided and inspired peers and students.

Dr. Jeri Milstead is internationally recognized as a leader, educator and mentor, and her expertise is sought around the world. Dr. Milstead brought to the profession a focus on the impact that nurses can have through understanding and involvement in decision making in the policy process. Through her textbook and other writings, consultation, mentoring, role modeling, and personal experience, she has made a broad impact on individual nurses, organizations, and the broader profession.

Dr. Tim Porter-O’Grady is a nurse, educator and leader. Dr. Porter-O’Grady is deeply and profoundly committed to serving others; those in our most vulnerable communities who require expert care, those who are on their journey to becoming nurses and advanced practice nurses and those organizations, both nationally and globally, that advance the professional work of nurses. He is truly devoted to making the world a better place through the power of nurses and nursing.

Honorary Awards

The Honorary Award recipients are highly accomplished registered nurses who are recognized for their outstanding service to the profession in categories ranging from diversity to patient advocacy to legislative successes.

Recipients of the Distinguished Practice in Nursing Awards:

Vicki Freedenberg, PhD, RN
Maryland Nurses Association

The Distinguished Direct Patient Care Award recognizes an individual registered nurse who provides exemplary direct patient care and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice.

Kimberly Bagley, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, CCRN
North Carolina Nurses Association

The Foundations of Nursing Practice Award recognizes an individual registered nurse for achieving outstanding accomplishments in nursing research, nursing education or nursing practice.

William Rosa, MS, APRN-BC, FCCM, FAANP, FAAN
ANA-New York

The Public Health Service Award recognizes the outstanding contribution by an individual to public health.

Recipients of the Diversity in Nursing Awards:

Brigit Carter, PhD, RN, CCRN

Individual Member Division-Maryland

The Diversity Award recognizes an individual registered nurse or a group of registered nurses for long-standing commitment and significant contributions to the advancement of diversity and inclusion within the nursing profession.

Ronald Lee Hickman Jr., PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN
Ohio Nurses Association

Recipient of the Nurse Exemplars Awards:

Jeanie Sauerland, MA, BSN, RN
Texas Nurses Association

The Leadership in Ethics Award recognizes an individual registered nurse who has authentically demonstrated the highest standards of ethics and leadership in his/her daily nursing practice.

Laurie Badzek, LLM, JD, MS, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

The Leadership in Ethics Award recognizes an individual registered nurse who has authentically demonstrated the highest standards of ethics and leadership in his/her daily nursing practice..

Recipients of the Nursing Champions Awards:

Patricia La Brosse, MS, RN, PMHCNS-BC
Louisiana State Nurses Association

The Advocacy Award recognizes an individual registered nurse who embraces the role of advocate as part of his/her professional identity.

Cynthia Zolnierek, PhD, RN, CAE
Texas Nurses Association

The Advocacy Award recognizes an individual registered nurse who embraces the role of advocate as part of his/her professional identity.

Michael Singer
Chief Executive Officer, Careismatic Brands, Inc. formerly Strategic Partners, Inc.

The Champion of Nursing Award recognizes an extraordinary leader who is not a member of the nursing profession but has demonstrated a commitment to ANA’s mission through distinguished service.

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About the American Nurses Association

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation's 4 million registered nurses. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. For more information, visit www.nursingworld.org.