“Since 1931, the Duke University School of Nursing—DUSON—has built a legacy of excellence in preparing future generations of nurses and nurse leaders empowered to make tangible impacts throughout our systems of health,” Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, MPH, LCSW, RN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, dean, Duke School of Nursing, and vice chancellor, nursing affairs, Duke University said. “As a proud alumnus myself, and as Dean, I have experienced the dedication and exceptionalism the faculty, staff, and students display each and every day in furthering this mission. In our diverse community at DUSON, we are fortunate to have so many groups that seek to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments and community service contributions of our talented faculty, staff, and students.”

Congratulations to the 2023 recipients:

Students

Ruby L. Wilson Excellence in Clinical Nursing Award: Shayla Taylor, ABSN student
Thelma Ingles Excellence in Clinical Expertise and Scholarly Activities Award: Paige Romer, MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Annie Beery Bieber Award for Outstanding Leadership: Jacob Pinto, ABSN student
Bonnie Jones Friedman Humanitarian Award and DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students: Nancie Deckard, MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Distinguished Dissertation Award: Jihye Scroggins, PhD graduate
Outstanding DNP Scholarly Project Award: Christine Parrilli, DNP (Nurse Anesthesia Summer 2023)
Medallion for Student Speaker at Graduation: Tara Kinard, DNP (Nurse Anesthesia Summer 2023)

Faculty

May 2023 Outstanding ABSN Faculty Award: Margie Molloy, Associate Clinical Associate Professor
May 2023 Outstanding ABSN Clinical Instructor Award: Jenny Holloway, Clinical Associate Professor
May 2023 Outstanding ABSN Clinical Instructor Award: Christina Li, ABSN Clinical Instructor
May 2023 Outstanding ABSN Clinical Instructor Award: Malissa Sampson-Williams, Clinical Associate Professor
December 2022 Outstanding ABSN Faculty Award: Christina Leonard, Assistant Professor
December 2022 Outstanding ABSN Clinical Instructor Award: Anna Fritz, ABSN Clinical Instructor
December 2022 Outstanding ABSN Clinical Instructor Award: Mandy Vaughn, Instructor
Outstanding MSN Faculty Member Award and DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty: Sean Convoy, Associate Professor
Outstanding PhD Faculty Award: Paula Tanabe, Laurel Chadwick Professor of Nursing
Outstanding DNP Faculty Member Award: Emily Funk, Assistant Professor
Outstanding DNP Faculty Member Award: Jessica Szydlowski Pitman, Assistant Program Director
Outstanding DNP Faculty Member Award: Julia Walker, Professor
Outstanding DNP Faculty Member Award: Brigit Carter, Clinical Professor Emerita
Outstanding DNP Project Chair Award: Julee Waldrop, Assistant Dean DNP Program Professor
Distinguished Teaching Award: AnnMarie Walton, Associate Professor
Early Career Scientist Award: Marta Mulawa, Assistant Professor
Mid-Career Scientist Award: Devon Noonan, Dorothy L. Powell Term Chair of Nursing
Clinical Faculty Practice Excellence Award: Carolina Tennyson, Assistant Professor
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Instructors: Gwen Logan, ABSN Clinical Instructor
NRR ABSN Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award: Mary Paden, Consulting Associate 
NRR MSN Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award: Rebecca McKenzie, Consulting Associate 
MSN Primary Care Preceptor Award: Virgil Mosu, Clinical Associate
MSN Acute Care Preceptor Award: Abigail Buechner, Consulting Associate 

Staff

Peer to Peer Award: Eric Bloomer, Educational Technology Specialist
Outstanding Service to Students Award: Cynthia Hoglen, Program Coordinator, PhD Program
Frances Mauney Community and Collaboration Award: Melanie Allen, Program Coordinator, Academic Support Operations
Frances Mauney Community and Collaboration Award: Tina Johnson, Manager, Educational Technology
Leadership Award: Angela Goss, Academic Technology Specialist
Dean’s Commitment to Excellence Award: Fred Riley, Building Support Services Coordinator
Dean’s Commitment to Excellence Award: Stacy Zhao, Division Program Coordinator