AANAC Recognizes the Outstanding Members Among Us


Each year, since 2002, AANAC has recognized outstanding contributors in the long-term care field. We are proud to celebrate the work done in facilities by Nurse Assessment Coordinators, Directors of Nursing, Administrators, and so many others. You are the ones who care for residents, and you care for each other. We honor you!

It is so amazing how far a little recognition goes. AANAC will continue to host an Awards Ceremony each year at our Spring Conference to honor members who contribute the most to our profession. Start thinking right now about who you will nominate.


Diane Carter, RN, MSN, CS
AANAC President and CEO


2010 CareTracker/AANAC Nurse Assistant of the Year Amy Harrison
2010 Nurse Assessment Coordinator of the Year Heather Hirons
2010 Director of Nursing Award Amy Higgins
2010 Outstanding Contributor to AANAC Caralyn Davis
2009 CareTracker/AANAC Nurse Assistant of the Year Crystal Enwiller
2009 Nurse Assessment Coordinator of the Year Sheryl Nelson
2009 Outstanding Contributor to AANAC Carol Maher
2009 Administrator of the Year Jane Hull
2008 Nurse Assessment Coordinator Katherine Sanders
2008 Administrator of the Year Mivic Hirose
2008 Outstanding Contributor to AANAC Ron Orth
2007 Nurse Assessment Coordinator of the Year Linda Chetley
2007 Outstanding Contributor to AANAC Judy Bagby
2007 Administrator of the Year Tina Strimbu
2006 Best Practice Award Kaaren Scaturo, RN
2006 Nurse Assessment Coordinator Wendy Brown, LPN
2006 Administrator of the Year Gene Williams
2006 Outstanding Contributor to AANAC Darla K. Watson, RN, RAC-CT
2004 Nurse Assessment Coordinator of the Year Jill Knight, BSN, RN, RAC-C
2004 Outstanding Contributor to AANAC Renay Smith
2004 Administrator of the Year Ronald Graybeal
2003 Nurse Assessment Coordinator of the Year Holly Sox, RN, RAC-C
2003 Outstanding Contributor to AANAC Roberta Reed, RN, RAC-C
2003 Administrator of the Year Nancy White
2002 Nurse Assessment Coordinator of the Year Debbie Frias, RAC-C, LN
2002 Outstanding Contributor to AANAC Chris Glass, RN
2002 Administrator of the Year Shellie Ducommon, RN, NHA