Nurse Leadership Award Winners

Janet Wirt

MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, CPXP

2026 Legacy of Nursing Leadership Award Winner

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MOST RECENT

Legacy of Nursing Leadership Award Winner

The Synova Legacy of Nursing Leadership celebrates extraordinary nursing leaders who have made significant and lasting impact in the field of nursing and healthcare. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, and dedication, consistently advancing patient care, championing nursing excellence, and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through their vision, commitment, and remarkable impact, these leaders set the standard for effective nursing management and transformative healthcare practices.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MOST RECENT

Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winners

Tina Ward, BSN, RN, C-ELBW

2026 NICU Leadership Forum

Shae Curry, MSN, RN​

2025 Perinatal Leadership Forum

The Rising Star Award was created to honor Sandy Chapman, one of the founding Synova partners,  for her commitment to mentoring young leaders and helping them develop into the leaders of our future.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MOST RECENT

Spirit Award Winners

Jessica Donnelly, MHA, BSN, RN

2026 NICU Leadership Forum

Casey Riesberg, RN, BSN

2025 Perinatal Nurse Leadership Forum

The NICU & Perinatal Leadership Forum Spirit Award is given to the person who contributes most to the Synova Experience through key contributions, networking and a spirited presence!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

Past Awards Recipients

  • 2025

     

    2025 Synova Legacy of Nursing Leadership Award

    Patricia Bondurant, DNP, RN, ANLC, FAAN

  • 2025 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (NICU Leadership Forum)

    Allie DeStasio, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC

     
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    2025 Leadership Forum Spirit Award (NICU)

    Anne Cormier, DNP, RN, ANLC-N

  • 2024 Synova Legacy of Nursing Leadership Award

    Terry Johnson, APN, NNP-BC, ASPPS, CLEC, MN

     

    2024

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    2024 Leadership Forum Spirit Award (Perinatal Leadership Forum)

    Danielle Rogers, BSN, RN, RNC-OB

  • 2024 March of Dimes Excellence in Perinatal Leadership Award Winner

    Malissa Earnhart, BSN, RNC-OB

     
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    2024 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (Perinatal Leadership Forum)

    Larissa Penney, RNC-OB

  • 2024 Leadership Forum Spirit Award (Perinatal)

    Danielle Rogers, BSN, RN, RNC-OB

     
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    2024 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Tara Stroud, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, NEA-BC

  • 2024 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (NICU Leadership Forum)

    Carlie Austin, BSN, RN

     
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    2024 Leadership Forum Spirit Award (NICU)

    Renea Powell, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC

  • 2023 March of Dimes Excellence in Perinatal Leadership Award Winner

    Kris Hematti, MSN, RNC-MNN

     

    2023

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    2023 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (Perinatal Leadership Forum)

    Taylor Delahoussaye, BSN, RN

  • 2023 Leadership Forum Spirit Award (Perinatal Leadership Forum

    Kelly Wilson, BSN, RNC-MN, RNC-OB, C-EFM

     
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    2023 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Jennifer Deeney, PgD, MSc, BsC, RN

  • 2023 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (NICU Leadership Forum)

    Courtney Campbell, APRN, MSN, NNP-BC, C-NPT

     
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    2023 Leadership Forum Spirit Award (NICU)

    Megan Borrero, BSN, RN

  • 2022 March of Dimes Excellence in Perinatal Leadership Award Winner

    Rachel Sheehan, MSN, RN-BC, C-ONQS

     

    2022

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    2023 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (NICU Leadership Forum)

    Lakisa Ballard, MSN, C-EFM, RNC-OB

  • 2023 Leadership Forum Spirit Award (Perinatal)

    Heidi Brown, MSN, RN, NE-BC

     
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    2022 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Sarah Currie, MSN, RNC, CCRN, NEA-BC

  • 2022 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (NICU Leadership Forum)

    Karina Kessler, MBA, BSN, RNC-NIC

     
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    2022 Leadership Forum Spirit Award (NICU)

    Joy Delisle, MSN, RN, CCRN-K

  • 2021 March of Dimes Excellence in Perinatal Leadership Award Winner

    Gina Lowery, MSN, RNC-OB

     

    2021

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    2021 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Lisa Mason, DNP, MHA, MBA, RN, NEA-BC

  • 2021 Leadership Forum Spirit Award (25th Anniversary Nurse Leadership Forum)

    Brenda Saling, MBA-HCM, BSN, RNC-OB

     
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    2021 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (25th Anniversary Nurse Leadership Forum)

    Jenna Florke, BSN, RN, C-EFM

  • 2021 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award (NICU)

    Nancy Simmons, MSN, RNC-NIC, CNS

     
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    2021 Leadership Forum Spirit Award (NICU)

    Tracey Bradley-Simmons, MSN, RN, CCM

  • 2020 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Jane Smallcomb, MS, BSN, RNC

     

    2020

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    2020 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (NICU)

    Sam Alessi MSN, RNC-NIC, CLC, AACNS-N

  • 2020 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (Perinatal)

    Patricia Luger, BSN, RN

     
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    2020 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Melissa Gassett, MBA, DNP, RNC

  • 2020 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (Perinatal)

    Bobbie Smith, MSN

     
  • 2019

     

    2019 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Rachel Nauman, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

  • 2019 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (NICU)

    Ashley Childress

     
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    2019 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (Perinatal)

    Jessica Sember

  • 2019 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winners (NICU)

    Candice Hamilton Palmer

     
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    2019 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (Perinatal)

    Diane Leonard

  • 2018 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Luann Jones, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, NE-BC

     

    2018

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    2018 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (NICU)

    Anna Werner

  • 2018 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Stephanie Abbu

     
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    2018 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winners (Perinatal)

    Thais Seltzer

  • 2017 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Christine Young, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC

     

    2017

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    2017 Sandy Chapman Rising Star Award Winner (NICU)

    Francesca Leo

  • 2017 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    David Haggard

     
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    2017 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (Perinatal)

    Beverly London

  • 2016 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Emily Hirsch, MSN, MHA, RNC-NIC

     

    2016

  • 2016 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Pam Middleton

  • 2016 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (Perinatal)

    Annie Evans

  • 2015

     

    2015 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Micki Arrizola, MBA, BSN, RN, IBCLC

  • 2015 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Cathy Allen

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    2015 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (Perinatal)

    Stacey DeMaranville

  • 2014 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Lori Armstrong, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

     

    2014

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    2014 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (Perinatal)

    Missy Stehlin

  • 2013 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Carol Jaeger, DNP, RN, NNP-BC

     

    2013

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    2013 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Ruth Pruitt

  • 2012 March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award Winner

    Jennifer L. Howse, PhD

     

    2012

  • 2012 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Paul Liebergot

  • 2011 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Sarah Currie

     

    2011

  • 2010

    2010 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Audrey Hubbard

  • 2009 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Shelley Reid

     

    2009

  • 2008

     

    2008 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Joan Rikli

  • 2007 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Joan Cutrone

    2007

  • 2006

     

    2006 Leadership Forum Spirit Award Winner (NICU)

    Kathy Gray

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