Congratulations to nursing award-winners

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By Niagara Health System

Front row, from left, are Brenda Breton, selection committee member Chief Nursing Executive Sue Matthews, and Heather Paterson. Back row, from left, selection committee member and winner of the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario Honourary Lifetime Achievement award Carol McDowell, Edna Fohkens, Brigitte O’Connor, Sue Gagne, selection committee members Loretta Tirabassi-Olinski and Chief Nursing Officer Donna Rothwell.

Nine Nursing Awards of Excellence were given out recently as the Niagara Health System celebrated the contributions and dedication of its nurses during its annual Nursing Week celebrations.

The following Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses are this year’s recipients of nursing awards:

Nursing Award for Excellence in Direct Care

Brigitte O’Connor, RN, Greater Niagara General Site
Cindy Duckett, RN, Ontario Street Site
Brenda Breton, RN, Port Colborne Site
Edna Fohkens, RPN, St. Catharines General Site
Cindy Banner, RPN, Welland Site
Susan Gagne, RN, Regional Blood Conservation Program

Baxter Corp. Education Awards – One RN and one RPN selected to receive $500 each to further their education:

Brigitte O’Connor, RN, Greater Niagara General Site
Edna Fohkens, RPN, St. Catharines General Site

Nursing Leadership Award

Heather Paterson, Clinical Manager, Greater Niagara General Site