News Release
SRNA Recognizes Nursing Excellence
SRNA Annual Meeting, Prince Albert (May 2, 2007) - The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association (SRNA) pays tribute to the outstanding achievements of former and practising registered nurse members and nursing students at the Association's annual awards ceremony this evening. Five SRNA Millennium Awards, four Life Memberships, one Honorary Membership, and four Mentorship Awards will be presented. "The SRNA is proud to showcase the exceptional contribution these recipients have made to health care, the nursing profession and the public we serve" said Colleen Toye, RN, President of the SRNA. "Their accomplishments have had a significant impact in the lives of individuals, families and communities."
"We are particularly pleased to honour these individuals in SRNA's 90th anniversary year. These outstanding citizens embody compassion, caring, skill, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge to ensure the best patient care and safety," said Toye. "They are leaders in our diversifying and evolving health care system." The Millennium Awards were established in 2000 by the SRNA to recognize nurses and members of the public who have made an outstanding impact in nursing practice and/or in the health environment. The purpose of these awards is to recognize individuals or groups who have made a difference.
The 2007 recipients of the prestigious SRNA Life Membership are:
- Marie Darichuk, RN (Saskatoon)
- Margaret Lissel (Saskatoon)
- Audrey Payne (Moose Jaw)
- Yvonne Warnes (Regina)
The 2007 recipient of the SRNA Honorary Membership is:
- Dr. Ginette Lemire Rodger, RN (Nepean, Ontario)
The 2007 recipients of the SRNA Mentorship Awards are:
- Wendy Duggleby, RN (Saskatoon)
- Correen Nagy-Malinoski, RN (Melville)
- Lynn Sheridan, RN (Saskatoon)
- Bev McBeth, RN (Regina)
The 2007 recipients of the Millennium Awards, named after SRNA founding members, are:
Jean Wilson Award for Employer of the Year
- Brenda Mishak-Beckman, RN (NP) (La Ronge)
Ruth Hicks Award for Student Leadership
- Brian Shaw (Prince Albert)
Helen Walker Award for Innovation in Nursing
- Bonnie Schoenfeld, RN (Saskatoon)
Effie Feeny Award for Nursing Research
- Judy Boychuk Duchscher, RN (Saskatoon)
Elizabeth Van Valkenburg Award for Leadership in Nursing Education
- Joan Sawatzky, RN (Saskatoon)
The awards will be presented at the SRNA Annual Awards banquet this evening at the Marlboro Hotel in Prince Albert.
The SRNA is the professional regulatory body for registered nurses in the province. Founded in 1917, the SRNA represents the largest group of health professionals in the province with almost 9,000 practising members. The SRNA speaks out on health care issues on behalf of registered nurses and the public.
For more information, contact:
Maureen Belanger
Communications Coordinator
Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association
Phone: (306) 359-4243
Cell: (306) 533-3093
Last Updated: May 4, 2008