On Wednesday, May 15, the GW School of Nursing hosted its annual Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards Celebration. The brunch time event took place at GW’s City View Room and was punctuated by wonderful food and collegial conversations, and gave attendees an opportunity to honor the winners of this year’s Faculty & Staff Excellence Awards. Check out this year's awardees below!
Faculty Awards
Civility Award
Billy Mullins, Clinical Assistant Professor
The Civility Award recognizes a faculty member who cultivates and nurtures positive relations among and between faculty, staff and students, who promotes an environment where individuals feel safe and supported and whose words and actions reflect respect and responsibility for a humane workplace.
Excellence in Faculty Mentorship
Laurie Theeke, Associate Dean for Ph.D. Program
The Excellence in Faculty Mentorship Award recognizes a senior faculty member (associate professor/professor) who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to faculty mentoring through their work with junior and mid-career faculty to foster their development and success.
Excellence in Graduate Student Mentorship
Karen Kesten, Program Director of DNP Scholarly Projects
Excellence in Graduate Teaching
Laurie Wilson, Research Instructor
Excellence in Research & Scholarship
Cathi Cox, VBSN Initiatives Coordinator
The Excellence in Research & Scholarship Award recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship in a specific project or activity.
Excellence in Teaching by a Part-Time Faculty
Mary Doyle, Adjunct Faculty
Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Diana Lora, Clinical Instructor
Impact Award
Crystel Farina, Associate Dean for B.S.N. Programs
The Impact Award recognizes a faculty member who has made exceptional and sustained contributions to advance the School of Nursing.
DAISY Award
Janet Radzykewycz, Clinical Assistant Professor
The DAISY Award recognizes a faculty member who serves as a role model of professional nursing. The also meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Serve as a role model of professional nursing
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, learning and nursing that inspires and motivates
- Demonstrate interest in and respect for learners
- Is fair and unbiased in his/her treatment of individual students
- Use personal attributes (e.g., caring, confidence, patience, integrity and flexibility) that facilitate learning
- Show extraordinary interpersonal skills
Staff Awards
Citizenship Award
Ioana Hojda Temoka, Assistant Director of Admissions
The Citizenship Award recognizes a staff member who cultivates and nurtures positive relations among and between faculty, staff and students, who promotes an environment where individuals feel safe and supported and whose words and actions reflect respect and responsibility for a humane workplace.
Civility Award
David Mossinger, Senior Instructional Technologist
The Civility Award recognizes a staff member who is an active participant in GW Nursing initiatives and events and finds ways to contribute; demonstrates behaviors that promote the school's values; and is an engaged community member striving to make the SON a better place.
Impact Award
Chelsea Durbin, Director of Enrollment Management
The Impact Award recognizes a staff member who has made exceptional contributions toward effectiveness and efficiency in the workplace, including implementing innovative approaches to improving productivity or developing cost-saving plans.
Service Award
Brian Mishoe, Simulation Technology Administrator
The Service Award recognizes a staff member who through their dedication, resourcefulness, and commitment to excellence provides outstanding support and service on behalf of GW Nursing; fosters and atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and creativity; and regularly exhibits a willingness to help others above and beyond normal duties.
Unsung Hero Award
Tina Le, Academic Affairs Manager
The Unsung Hero Award recognizes a staff member who has positively impacted GW Nursing from behind the scenes with a positive attitude, a willingness to help in whatever capacity necessary, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence. This award will be given to a staff member who does not serve in a supervisory capacity within GW Nursing.