For more information please contact Eric Kaltenbacher at [email protected] or (206) 452-6630
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The chefs, volunteers and guests who make up our Signature Chefs Events community are coming together in new, innovative ways to suport moms and babies this year.
We are following state mandated guidelines in response to COVID-19 and will not have an in-person event this year. So, we are preparing an exciting, new Virtual Gala for your 2020 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction experience!
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Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.
The March of Dimes is honored to pay tribute to the nursing profession by recognizing extraordinary nurses throughout the community. Nurse of the Year events honor those who make a difference in the lives of so many. Nominate an outstanding nurse today! 2017 Nominations Categories o Advocacy for Patients o Clinical Care o Community Health and Public Health o Distinguished Nurse of the Year o Hospice, Home Health Palliative Care o Legend of Nursing o Education o Emergency o Front Line Leader o Nursing Administration and Leadership o Pediatric o Research Advancement o Rising Star o Surgical/Procedural o Women’s Health NOMINATE A NURSE BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
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Advocacy for Patients RNs who go beyond the call of duty to advocate for patients. Clinical Care RNs who demonstrate excellence in delivering care directly to the patient in any clinical setting. Community Health and Public Health Community health, Public health, clinic, office and other care settings. Distinguished Nurse of the Year RNs whose contributions and accomplishments have had an extraordinary influence within the nursing profession in Washington. Education Nursing students that have demonstrated outstanding professionalism and mastered the coursework necessary for a successful nursing career and RN’s that have made significant contributions in education, professional development, and/or long-term learning of nursing professionals. Emergency Emergency - ER, flight and ambulance. Front Line Leader Includes nurses in general medical/surgical or specialty unit area of nursing who function in the Charge Nurse, ANM, or Supervisor role. Includes Adult ICU/CCU, IMC, cath lab and special procedures, PTCA Interventional Radiology, ER, Surgical, Labor & Delivery, NICU with intermediate care units and PICU. Hospice, Home Health & Palliative Care Nursing in inpatient/outpatient hospice settings and nursing in all home health care settings. Legend of Nursing A retired RN whose career-long contributions and accomplishments have had an extraordinary influence within the profession of nursing. Nursing Administration and Leadership Includes CNE’s, CNO’s, VP’s, Administrative Directors, and Department Directors/Managers. Pediatric RNs whose influence and service in the care of pregnant mothers and babies exemplifies the mission of the March of Dimes to improve the health of babies. Research Advancement Nurses who use, implement, supervise, conduct, design, or teach research to advance quality improvement, evidence-based practice or clinical outcomes. This category recognizes nurses who use research to guide practice and develop policies. Rising Star RNs who, within the first 18 months of practice exemplify outstanding caring, leadership, and professionalism. Surgical/Procedural Perioperative, Preoperative, PACU, Day Surgery, OR and Endoscopy. Women's Health Nurses who provide care in ante partum clinics, antepartum hospital units, labor and delivery, maternal/baby care, post-partum and gynecology.
Honor a nurse or group of Nurses through a GIFT IN TRIBUTE online. Whether serving as health care provider, educator, researcher, chapter volunteer and/or advisor – nurses play a critical role in advancing the mission of the March of Dimes: to improve the health of all babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The Nurse of the Year initiative supports this mission while recognizing exceptional nurses throughout the state and celebrating the profession. Honor a nurse, or group of nurses, through a TRIBUTE GIFT.
Through partnerships with companies, organizations and individuals, the March of Dimes is able to create unique moments for your clients, vendors and leadership teams. Your sponsorship clearly demonstrates your support of the March of Dimes and our cause. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels, providing you with brand recognition, civic engagement and an exclusive client entertainment opportunity within the event. We look forward to working with you to discuss your partnership with the March of Dimes. Please contact Eric Kaltenbacher for more information and to learn how to get your company involved. 206.452.6630
Thanks to the leadership of our volunteer chairs and committee members, we are honored to present Nurse of the Year events. After months of hard work, these volunteers have taken the event to new heights, honoring more nurses than ever before. The March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generosity and effort of the team that made this event possible. Nurse of the Year Executive Leadership Team Ruth Flint, St. Joseph Medical Center, CHI Fransican Health (Event Chair) Margo Bykonen, Swedish First Hill, Swedish Medical Center Diana Brovold, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, MultiCare Health System Julie Clayton, Overlake Hospital Medical Center Nancee Hofmeister, EvergreenHealth Michelle James, St. Peter Hospital, Providence Health & Services Susan Manfredi, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, UW Medicine Kevin O'Connor, LifeCenter Northwest Kathleen Shannon Dorcy, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Scott Terry, Sacred Heart Children's Hospital, Providence Health & Services Danuta Wojnar, College of Nursing, Seattle University
Hundreds of nominations across the defined categories ranging from Advanced Practice to Surgical Services are reviewed and scored by high-ranking nurse leaders. Through this competitive process, the March of Dimes is proud to announce and honor the 2016 Nurse of the Year winners. Advocacy for Patients - Gia Frank with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Clinical Care - Shelley Gardner with University of Washington Medical Center Clinical Care - Carole Smarr with MultiCare Community Health and Public Health - Susan Johnson with EvergreenHealth Distinguished Nurse of the Year - Terri Cunningham with Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Education - Kathleen Murray with CHI Franciscan Health Emergency - Dawnette Burns with St. Clare Hospital Front Line Leader - Cyndy Aiello with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Hospice, Home Health Palliative Care - Fabio Zamora with Group Health Nursing Administration and Leadership - Grace Parker with University of Washington Medical Center Nursing Administration and Leadership - Debra Sperling with Northwest Hospital & Medical Center Pediatric - Ashley Van Drunen with Seattle Children's Hospital Rising Star - Robin Tarter with Group Health Surgical/Procedural - Stephanie Covel with UW - Northwest Hospital and Medical Center Women's Health - Karen Kim with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.