Awards of Excellence
In 2020 the SRNA recognized RNs and NPs, and members of the public who made outstanding contributions to the practice of registered nursing.
2020 SRNA Awards of Excellence Recipients
Effie Feeny Award for Excellence in Nursing Research
The Effie Feeny Award for Excellence in Nursing Research is given to a registered nurse and/or group of registered nurses who has made an outstanding contribution in the field of nursing or health-related research that enhances the nursing profession.
Dr. Marcella Ogenchuk RN, PhD | Watch the award presentation here.
Elizabeth Van Valkenburg Award for Excellence in Nursing Education
The Elizabeth Van Valkenburg Award for Excellence in Nursing Education is given to a registered nurse and/or group of registered nurses who is making an outstanding contribution to nursing education in direct care and/or who is fulfilling the role of educator in a post-secondary program.
Cheryl Besse, RN | Watch the award presentation here.
Granger Campbell Award for Excellence in Direct Care
The Granger Campbell Award for Excellence in Direct Care is given to a registered nurse and/or group of registered nurses who demonstrate direct care excellence in any practice setting.
Sherilyn Bray, RN | Watch the award presentation here.
Award for Excellence in Truth and Reconciliation
This award is given to a registered nurse and/or group of registered nurses who is moving reconciliation forward in Saskatchewan. The award criteria is based on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Calls to Action. Calls to Action numbers 18 and 22 have been used as a foundation of this award.
Norma Rabbitskin, RN | Watch the award presentation here.
Ruth Hicks Award for Student Leadership
The Student Leadership Award is given to a nursing student or group of nursing students who demonstrate leadership as an individual or as a group. The student(s) must be enrolled in a Saskatchewan-based degree nursing program.
Teri Rothenburger, RN | Watch the awards presentation here.
Cole Woytiuk | Watch the awards presentation here.
Honourary Membership & Life Membership
The Life Membership is granted to a practicing member or a former practicing member of the association who is retired from registered nursing. A SRNA Honourary Membership is awarded to a “non-nurse or a nurse registered outside of Saskatchewan, and is granted by Council in recognition of distinguished service to the registered nursing profession or for valuable assistance to registered nursing in Saskatchewan.
SRNA Life Membership 2020
Shirley Kerr | Watch the awards presentation here.
Reny Loewen | Watch the awards presentation here.
Linda McLeod | Watch the awards presentation here.
SRNA Honorary Membership 2020
Heather Thiessen | Watch the awards presentation here.
