2025 ARNM Celebration of Excellence 

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, ARNM proudly hosted the Celebration of Excellence at Canad Inns Polo Park in Winnipeg, an inspiring night dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions of Manitoba’s nurses.

Each year, the Association presents the Professional Nursing Awards, honouring nurses who exemplify excellence in practice, leadership, education, and collaboration. This year was no exception, as we celebrated individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond to advance the nursing profession and improve health care in our province.

The evening brought together nurses, health-care professionals, and community members to celebrate compassion, innovation, and dedication in nursing. We were deeply honoured to welcome Uzoma Asagwara, Manitoba’s Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care, who brought greetings and shared in our celebration.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and supported the event, helping us shine a light on the heart of health care - Manitoba’s nurses. We are grateful to Canad Inns Polo Park for graciously hosting us, and to Amy Oliver + Co and Hilary Druxman for their generous donation of door prizes.

As an Association, we are incredibly proud to represent and serve Manitoba’s nurses. Thank you for joining us in making this year’s Celebration of Excellence a meaningful and memorable success.

Relive the memories - click here to view and download photos from the Celebration of Excellence!

👏 Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

2024 Celebration of Excellence and Professional Nursing Awards

We are thrilled to congratulate all the nurses who were honoured at ARNM's 2024 Celebration of Excellence!

Your unwavering dedication and exceptional work truly make you an inspiration to all and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your tireless efforts and commitment.

A thank you as well to everyone who joined us in celebrating these remarkable individuals and their outstanding achievements - your support and presence made the event even more special!

This year's award recipients are:

• Awards of Excellence
  • Lori Klein - Clinical Nursing Practice: Long-term Care
  • Joseph Grafe - Clinical Nursing Practice Northern Care
  • Lisa Martens - Clinical Nursing Practice: Community Care
  • Kim Nott - Clinical Nursing Practice: Community Care
  • Marnie Kramer - Administration
  • Jennifer Dunsford - Administration
  • Leanne Johnson - Administration
  • Megan Boscow - Education
  • Tara Horrill - Research
  • Mandy Archibald - Research
  • Wanda Phillips-Beck - Research

• Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program or Interprofessional Team Award
  • HSC Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Program
  • University of Manitoba Remediation Team

• Emerging Leader Award
  • Nicole LeGras

• Legacy Award
  • Debra Patenaude

Read the award criteria here: ARNM Professional Nursing Awards Criteria - 2025.pdf.

2023 AGM & Celebration of Excellence

The 2023 Annual General Meeting & Celebration of Excellence was held on May 11 in Portage La Prairie and virtually through Zoom.

This year’s Professional Nursing Awards were presented, and the Board of Directors was announced. 

Award of Excellence: Advocacy

Jennifer Baker
 

Award of Excellence: Clinical Nursing Practice - Northern Care

Anita Crate 

Award of Excellence: Clinical Nursing Practice - Rural Care

Chelsey Bremner

Award of Excellence: Clinical Nursing Practice - Acute Care

Kelly Hallock
 

Award of Excellence: Emerging Leader

Nicole Prenovault
 

Award of Excellence: Legacy

Cindy Peters
 

Award of Excellence: Legacy

Dr. Judith Scanlan
 

Award of Excellence: Legacy

Marielle Lafond
 

Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program or Interprofessional Team

CancerCare Manitoba Navigation Team 
 

Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program or Interprofessional Team

University of Manitoba Undergraduate Nursing Program Expansion Team
 

Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program or Interprofessional Team

Prairie Mountain Health Covid Coordination Team
 

Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program or Interprofessional Team

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Health Sciences Centre
 

Award of Excellence: Administration

Dr. Susan McClement
 

Award of Excellence: Administration

Joel Nelson
 

Award of Excellence: Administration

Kerri Bolack
 

Award of Excellence: Administration

Sandra Holben
 

Award of Excellence: Education

Ana Stipanovic
 

Award of Excellence: Education

Ashley Hardy
 

Award of Excellence: Education

Dr. Jamie Penner
 

Award of Excellence: Education

Dr. Lynn Scruby
 

Award of Excellence: Education

Nance Lester
 

Award of Excellence: Research

Dr. Catherine Baxter
 

Award of Excellence: Research

Dr. Lynda Balneaves
 

Award of Excellence: Research

Dr. Sonia Udod
 

Professional Nursing Awards

Award categories

• Advocacy Award
• Awards of Excellence
  • Clinical Nursing Practice: Acute Care, Community/Programs or Long-term Care
  • Administration
  • Education
  • Research
• Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program or Interprofessional Team Award
• Emerging Leader Award
• Legacy Award