2021 Faculty of Nursing Pursuit of Excellence Awards
Congratulations to all our recipients and nominees!
The Faculty of Nursing Pursuit of Excellence Awards recognize the hard work, commitment and success of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners in whom we take great pride.
Due to COVID-19, we once again cancelled our annual luncheon, held during National Nursing Week, where we come together in person to celebrate our recipients and nominees. However, it is especially important during this time we recognize our committed community of health-care providers, including our wonderful UCalgary Nursing students, faculty members, staff and alumni.
2021 Faculty of Nursing Pursuit of Excellence Video Presentation
2021 Inspirational Undergraduate Student Award
Lauren Couture (recipient)
Nominated by Zahra Upal
2021 Inspirational Graduate Student Award
Katie Webber (recipient)
Nominated by Dr. Nancy Moules
Jacqueline Wilson (nominee)
Nominated by Dr. Karen Benzies
Jelena Komanchuk (nominee)
Nominated by Amelia Potter
Amelia Potter (nominee)
Nominated by Jelena Komanchuk
2021 Graduate Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Graham McCaffrey (recipient)
Nominated by Kate Wong
Dr. Lorelli Nowell (nominee)
Nominated by Sandra Carless
2021 Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award
No nominations were submitted in this category this year.
2021 Excellence in Research Award
Dr. Linda Duffett-Leger (recipient)
Nominated by Dr. Nicole Letourneau
2021 Inspirational Preceptor/ Mentor Award
Dr. David Campbell (recipient)
Nominated by Simarprit Sidhu
Clarissa Baker (nominee)
Nominated by Monika Sestakova
Dr. Eloise Carr (nominee)
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Jackson
Jenny Langille (nominee)
Nominated by Barb Whitworth
Eleanor Benterud (nominee)
Nominated by Iciar Bercian
2021 Outstanding Support Staff Award
Gaylynne Plysiuk (recipient)
Nominated by Dr. Kathryn King-Shier
Joan Smith (nominee)
Nominated by Dr. Karen Benzies
Nominated by Holly Lywin
Rachelle Dahlke (nominee)
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Jackson
Peggy Gorrie (nominee)
Nominated by Krista Wollny
Marc Hall (nominee)
Nominated by Dr. Sandra Davidson
2021 Outstanding Team Award
Term 8 planning team (recipients)
- Megan Kirkpatrick
- Dave Patterson
- Stacy Oke
- Rachelle Dahlke
- Dr. Zahra Shajani
Nominated by Tammy Hnatyshyn
Rachelle Dahlke (left) and Stacey Oke.
2021 Exceptional Alumnus Award
No nominations were submitted in this category this year.
2021 Committee's Choice Award
CSLC team (recipients)
- Jeff Dawes
- Nancy Histed
- Peggy Gorrie
- Deborah Banack (not pictured)
Nominated by Barb Whitworth
From left, Nancy Histed, Jeff Dawes, Liara Vail Dela Cruz, Peggy Gorrie.
Happy National Nursing Week
May 10-16 is National Nursing Week! The theme this year by Canadian Nurses Association is #WeAnswertheCall and #IKnowaNurse