2027 Nominations Are Now Open!

The "Celebrating Nurses" event in Alaska aims to honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of registered nurses and nurse practitioners across the state. Through their dedication, compassion, and care, nurses positively impact the lives of patients, families, and communities every day. Alaskans may nominate any Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Alaska who have made a positive impact on the lives of patients, families, and communities throughout the year.

Alaskans may nominate any Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Alaska who have made a positive impact on the lives of patients, families, and communities throughout the year.

Please join us during National Nurses Week as we celebrate the top 20 honorees, brought to you by Providence Alaska.


Congratulations 2026 Honorees

Desiree Alvarez
Psychiatric Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Brian Bagley
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Jacqueline Baluyut
Clinical Nurse
Alaska Native Medical Center
Jessica Daniels
Clinical Informatics Specialist, Specialty Services
Alaska Native Medical Center
Latika DeGrate-Wilson
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Lavater Dunlap-Fox
Registered Nurse Charge, Outpatient Nursing Pediatrics
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Outpatient Care
Jane Erickson
Intensive Care Nurse
Providence Hospital, and Professional Association, Alaska Nurses Association
Kaycelyn Mhae Gajonera
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Alaska Native Medical Center
Jennifer Harlos
Clinical Quality Analyst Alaska Native Medical Center
Elizabeth Hill Bryant
Family Nurse Practioner
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center
Jedette Kiki Green
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Pivotal Care Partnership
Heather Lorah
Registered Nurse CHPN
Providence Palliative Care
Misty Nix
Clinical Specialist, RN
Southcentral Foundation
Matthew Pearcey
Nurse Shift Supervisor, Emergency Department
Alaska Native Medical Center
Sara Pullen
Community Health Nurse
Hope Community Resources
Wileina Rhodes
Hepatology Clinic Manager
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Chelsea Ryan
Nurse Director of Anchorage Native Primary Care Services
Southcentral Foundation
Lisa Saft
NICU Charge Nurse
Alaska Native Medical Center
Danelle Stein
Nurse Director-Specialty Division
Southcentral Foundation
Susie Whited
School Nurse
South Anchorage High School

2026 SponsorS:

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