Excellence in Nursing Award
CAHEC supports and recognizes outstanding health professionals through our work with The Excellence in Nursing Awards presented by The Colorado Nurses Foundation
The Excellence in Nursing Award (formally Nightingale Award) was established in 1985 to acknowledge the outstanding nurses in our region, whose hard work and dedication improves other's health. The Colorado Nurses Foundation is excited to announce a rebranding of our recognition of nurses in Colorado. This decision to rebrand is rooted in our commitment to inclusivity, respect for historical context, and a vision to align our awards with the evolving mission and values of the Colorado Nurses Foundation.
The Colorado Nurses Foundation is committed to making a collective impact on a diverse, inclusive, and equitable care environment for all Colorado nurses and the Coloradans they serve. We embrace the uniqueness of all nurses and the kaleidoscope of humans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or immigration path who call Colorado home.
Our commitment to these values is central to our mission and guides the development and implementation of our programs and initiatives that foster nursing excellence and promotes the leadership role of nurses to create a sustainable health care system for Colorado. One of these programs is the Excellence in Nursing Awards.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL
EXCELLENCE IN NURSING LUMINARIES
ANGELA CALDWELL - Acute Care Clinical Practice RN
EDMON REGACHUELO - Nursing Education Nursing Professional Development
KORY RYAN SCHEIDEMAN - Community Nursing RN
KIM SELL - Nursing Administration Leader/Manager
UCHEALTH NORTH REGION STROKE TEAM - Nurse Led Teams
Statewide Event
May 17, 2025
Westminster, Colorado
Congratulations to the 2025 NE Regional Luminary Nominees
Angela Caldwell
Megan Carrillo
Kaicey Carson
Darnell Osburn
Luis Pastrana
Edmon Regachuelo
Bernie Ridel
Kory Ryan Scheideman
Kim Sell
Nicole Taylor
UCHealth North Region Stroke Team
Excellence in Nursing Awards now offers 16 nomination categories!
Excellence in Clinical Practice
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Acute Care Clinical Practice (RN and LPN)
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Clinical Advanced Practice (RN)
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Long Term Care, Rehabilitation (RN and LPN)
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Community Nursing (RN and LPN)
Nurse Led Teams: Exceptional Achievements in Nursing
Excellence in Nursing Administration
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Nursing Administration - Executive/CNO
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Nursing Administration - Leader/Manager
Research and Quality Improvement and Healthcare Policy
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Nursing Research
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Quality Improvement
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Health Care Policy
Excellence in Nursing Education
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Nursing Education-Academia
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Nursing Education - Nursing Professional Development
Excellence in Nursing Eminence Award
Contact Erika Greenberg with any questions: egreenberg@cahec.org or (970) 330-3608
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL NIGHTINGALE LUMINARIES
NATALIE POOL - Nursing Education Academia
LOLA FEHR - Excellence in Nursing Eminence Award
VANESSA MATTESON - Nursing Quality Improvement
NICOLE OLSON - Clinical Practice RN
AECIAN PENDLETON - Community Nursing RN
JASMINE SHEA - Nursing Administration Leader/Manager
Congratulations to the 2024 NE Regional Luminary Nominees
Natalie Pool
Lola Fehr
Edmon Regachuelo
Darnell Osburn
Vanessa Matteson
Nicole Olson
Telena Rogers
Aecian Pendleton
Brandon Schneider
Jasmine Shea
CONGRATULATIONS
2022 REGIONAL LUMINARY RECIPIENTS
MEGAN RENTEL - Clinical Advocacy
KATRINA EINHELLIG - Non-Traditional Advocacy
LINDSAY KIDD - Clinical Innovation
DENISE RUSH - Clinical Leadership
JENNIFER THISTLE - Non-Traditional Leadership
Congratulations to the 2022 NE Regional Luminary Nominees
Alyssa Medeiros
Christina Kuehster
Denise Rush
Hali Aiona
Jennifer Thistle
Katrina Einhellig
Kristin Bisceglia-Smith
Lindsay Kidd
Megan Rentel
Rhonda Turner
Nightingale Selection Committee
Katrina Einhellig, Aims Community College
Jennifer Thistle, Morgan Community College
Jill Zamzow, UCHealth
Maribeth Olson, Melissa Memorial Hospital
Jennifer Sears, Retired
Julia Reinink, Banner Health
Marla Trujillo, Fairacres Manor
Cathy Franecki, Columbine Health Systems
Jamie Arfsten, Washington County Nursing Home
Casey Newth, MSN, RN