ARNM to Celebrate Excellence in Nursing at 2026 Professional Nursing Awards This Week
ARNM to Celebrate Excellence in Nursing at 2026 Professional Nursing Awards This Week
The Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) is preparing to celebrate the outstanding achievements of nurses and nursing teams from across the province at the 2026 Professional Nursing Awards, taking place this Thursday, May 14, 2026, during the ARNM Celebration of Excellence at Canad Inns Polo Park in Winnipeg.
Each year, ARNM proudly recognizes nurses who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, practice excellence, education, research, and collaboration. These awards highlight the dedication, compassion, and expertise that strengthen Manitoba’s health-care system and improve outcomes for patients and communities.
This year’s Celebration of Excellence will bring together nurses, leaders, colleagues, and partners from across the province to recognize the vital contributions of the nursing profession and to honour those whose work exemplifies excellence in care and leadership.
The Professional Nursing Awards include recognition across multiple categories that reflect the breadth and depth of nursing practice in Manitoba. Each nomination represents meaningful contributions to improving patient care, advancing the profession, and supporting health system innovation.
ARNM congratulates all nominees and looks forward to celebrating their achievements on Thursday evening.
The 2026 ARNM Celebration of Excellence will take place from 5:00–9:00 p.m. at Canad Inns Polo Park in Winnipeg.
2026 Professional Nursing Awards Recipients
Award recipients for the 2026 Professional Nursing Awards are listed below and will be formally recognized during the Celebration of Excellence on Thursday evening. ARNM shares this information in advance to support colleagues, teams, and community members who may wish to acknowledge and celebrate recipients at the event.
- Advocacy Award: Svetlana Gussakovsky
- Clinical Nursing Practice – Acute Care: Erin Hertz
- Administration Award: Louise Segui
- Administration Award: Allyson Cooper
- Administration Award: Fleur McEvoy
- Education Award: Janeth Sawatzky
- Education Award: Jacqueline Santiago
- Education Award: Tiffany Barker
- Education Award: Stephanie Nunes
- Education Award: Kimberly Sefton
- Education Award: Shakerah Jones Hall
- Education Award: Lisa Banman
- Education Award: Karen Di Pietro
- Research Award: Dr. Lisa Knisley
- Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program, or Interprofessional Team Award: Beausejour District Hospital Acute Care Team
- Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program, or Interprofessional Team Award: Keewatin Tribal Council Nursing Team
- Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program, or Interprofessional Team Award: PMH Western Manitoba Cancer Centre
- Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program, or Interprofessional Team Award: UCN Nursing Faculty
- Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program, or Interprofessional Team Award: St. Boniface Antepartum & Gynecology
- Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program, or Interprofessional Team Award: Misericordia Personal Care Home
- Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program, or Interprofessional Team Award: Shared Health Alternative Integrated Accommodation
- Legacy Award: Kelly Hinds
- Legacy Award: Tracey Fallak
- Legacy Award: Laverne Sturtevant
- Legacy Award: Dr. Lynn Scruby
ARNM extends sincere congratulations to all award recipients and nominees. Your work reflects the strength, leadership, and compassion of nursing in Manitoba.
We look forward to celebrating with you on Thursday evening.