Recognition Given At Sanford Health’s 2023 Nurses Week Celebration
Sanford Health recognized local nurses and health care workers during Sanford Health’s Soaring to Excellence Awards celebration. The award ceremony, held during National Nurses Week, acknowledges outstanding Sanford employees for their unwavering dedication to providing excellent care for their patients and communities. The following received awards:
Naomi Schmidt, BSN, RN, Florence Nightingale Professional Nurse Award
Ronald Montgomery, LPN, Florence Nightingale Professional Nurse Award
Whitney Leingang, BSN, RN, Star Performance Nurse Award
Alex Glatt, MSN, RN, New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements Nurse Award
Emily Smith, DNP, RN, CNE, Exemplary Professional Practice Nurse Award
Shauna Voigt, MBA, BSN, RN, Structural Empowerment Nurse Award
Breanna Meckle, BSN, RN, Structural Empowerment Nurse Award
Robin Bowlinger, MS, RN, CPHQ, Transformational Leadership Nurse Award
Kim Ledger, BSN, RN, CNOR, CRNFA, Distinguished Wisdom Keeper Nurse Award
Cheryl Page, BSN, RN, Jan Kamphuis Spirit of Nursing Leadership Professional Nurse Award
Michael Quast, MD, Friend of Nursing Individual Award
Connie Aberle, Friend of Nursing Individual Award
Social Work – Ambulatory Team, Friend of Nursing Department
“It is important to recognize and express gratitude towards our nurses and supporting health care team members for their unwavering commitment in delivering high quality, compassionately connected care to patients on a daily basis,” said Wendy Kopp, vice president of nursing for Sanford Health, Bismarck region. “Being a nurse requires strength, resilience in the face of obstacles, and the ability to find innovative solutions unique to each person’s needs.”
The Soaring to Excellence Awards is an annual event for Sanford Health. Each year, Sanford employees are encouraged to nominate their colleagues to be recognized for the remarkable work they do each day for their patients and communities. This year, 173 nominations were submitted for 2023 honors.
National Nurses Week is acknowledged by health care organizations and the American Nurses Association annually.
The Sanford Bismarck region provides health care to central and western North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. It includes 21 clinics in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson and Watford City, as well as a Level II trauma center located in Bismarck.