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36th Annual Nightingale Awards

2024 Nightingale Awards

With a strong history in tradition, the Oakland University Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence® has applauded the constant advancement of nursing through the work of outstanding professionals. For three decades, this has been a night to acknowledge and strengthen the Michigan nursing community.

Nomination Deadline EXTENDED - All nomination due by Monday, February 12 @ Midnight

 

Awards will be presented at the 2024 Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence on May 8, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Oakland Center Ballrooms on Oakland University Campus in Rochester Hills.

Event Details

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. ~ Cash Bar and Strolling Dinner

7:00 p.m. ~ Awards Ceremony

8:00 - 8:30 p.m. ~ After Glow:  Coffee and Dessert

Questions? Contact us at nightingale@ngskmc-eis.net.

Nightingale FAQs and Tips Sponsorship and Ticket Purchase Make a Gift

School of Nursing

Human Health Building, Room 3027
433 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
(location map)
(248) 364-8733
nrsinfo@ngskmc-eis.net

M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. closed daily 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

School of Nursing

Human Health Building, Room 3027
433 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
(location map)
(248) 364-8733


M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. closed daily 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

Opportunities to support the continued advancement of the nursing community include Sponsorship, Advertisement in the program booklet, plus the Nightingale Legacy Scholarship.

Sponsorship
Several sponsorship opportunities are available including, but not limited to, Premier Sponsors, Award Sponsors and Specialty Sponsors. For questions, please contact Jackie McIntosh by email at jmcintosh@ngskmc-eis.net or by phone at (248) 364-8725.

Program Advertising
Ad space is available for purchase in the Nightingale Awards program booklet. For questions, please contact us at nightingale@ngskmc-eis.net.

Contact

Jackie McIntosh
Director of Philanthropy, School of Nursing
433 Meadow Brook Road, 3058 HHB
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
jmcintosh@ngskmc-eis.net (248) 364-8725

2024 Nightingale Awards Online Nomination Form

2024 Nightingale - People's Choice Award - Nomination Form

Nomination Form FAQs and TIPS

The success of the Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence® hinges on the nomination process.

Each year, Oakland University School of Nursing requests your help to identify the most qualified candidates for consideration in a variety of ten different categories. 

  • Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing
  • Distinguished Alumni Award
  • Excellence in Nurse Leadership
  • Excellence in Education
  • Excellence in Executive Administration
  • Nursing in the Community
  • Post-Acute Care & Specialty Nursing
  • Excellence in Staff Nurse Practice
  • Excellence in Nursing Research
  • People's Choice Award

The 2024 Award Nomination Cycle is open November 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024.

Award Winners

Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing
LaToya D. Freeman
University of Michigan Health System

Distinguished Alumni
Vivian Greenway
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Excellence in Nursing Leadership
Michele Maloff
Oakland County Health Division

Excellence in Education
Deana Hays
Oakland University School of Nursing

Excellence in Executive Administration
Kate Guzmán
Oakland County Health Division

Nursing in the Community
Tammie Liford
Oakland County Health Division

Post-Acute Care & Specialty Nursing
Mary Ross
Children's Hospital of Michigan

Staff Nurse Practice
Stephanie Bowerbank
Michigan Medicine

People’s Choice Award
Meagan Ankley
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

 
Runners Up

Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing
Kelli Isralson-Brown
Sparrow Health System

Distinguished Alumni
Yolanda M. Robinson
Corewell Health Taylor Hospital 

Excellence in Nursing Leadership
John Roberts
Henry Ford West Bloomfield

 

Excellence in Education
Carter Doyle
Corewell Health Taylor Hospital

Excellence in Executive Administration
Amy McIntosh
Trinity Health Oakland

Nursing in the Community
Jeri Howard
Henry Ford Hospice

Post-Acute Care & Specialty Nursing
Pamela Zawadzki
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

Staff Nurse Practice
Amanda Kidd
Children's Hospital of Michigan

People's Choice
Jessica Rock
Ascension Providence Hospital - Southfield

 

Several sponsorship opportunities are available including, but not limited to, Premier Sponsors, Award Sponsors and Specialty Sponsors. 

To request sponsorship information or for any questions, please contact Jackie McIntosh by email at jmcintosh@ngskmc-eis.net or by phone at (248) 364-8725.

No matter what level of involvement you choose, we thank you in advance for your support.

Thank you to the 2023 sponsors, listed below:

Presenting

Ascension Michigan

Platinum

Henry Ford Health

Platinum

J & B Medical

Gold

Corewell Health

Gold

Michigan Medicine

Silver

Detroit Medical Center

Bronze

McLaren Oakland and McLaren Macomb

Bronze

Oakland County Health Division

Bronze

Priority Health

Bronze

Trinity Health

Award Sponsor

Talent Activators

Award Sponsor

Independent Bank

Award Sponsor

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Award Sponsor

Americare Medical

Award Sponsor

Advantage Health Centers

Trophy Sponsor

Kotz Sangster

Trophy Sponsor

Michigan Head & Spine Institute, PC

Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Nightingale rebelled against society’s belief of the role of a nurse at that time and as one of the first statisticians and health care administrators, influenced much of the way healthcare is still delivered today.

In 2020 we celebrated Florence's exceptional contribution to modern nursing by creating a brand new endowed scholarship for nursing education to commemorate what would have been her 200th year.

Funds raised in honor of The Nightingale Legacy Scholarship, will continue to create new scholarships that will be awarded to nursing students each year that embody the pioneering spirit, the intellectual foresight and passion to serve that shaped Nightingale’s legacy.

Please consider making a gift today of any size to impact the future of nursing!

Make a secure donation online.

Or send a check to:

OU School of Nursing
Attn: Nightingale Legacy Scholarship
433 Meadow Brook Road, 3058 HHB
Rochester, MI 48309-4452

For questions, please contact Jackie McIntosh by email at jmcintosh@ngskmc-eis.net or by phone at (248) 364-8725.