P.R.I.D.E. and Nursing Excellence Awards Ceremony
By Tina Salvador PNAH Founding President, 2023 Awards Committee Chair
The very successful PNAH P.R.I.D.E. and Nursing Excellence Awards at Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel Coral Ballroom on May 20, 2023, was definitely one for the books! PNAH Awards Committee chaired by PNAH
Founding President bestowed the highest honor to the two of its very own outstanding members – Dr. Nancy Atmospera-Walch and Sir Major Dr. Ramon Sumibcay. Both awardees met the criteria of the EMERGE Administration MANTRA by President Cielito MatiasSchwartz:
EMERGE
- E: Excellence
- M: Mentorship
- E: Engagement
- R: Resilience
- G: Growth
- E: Empowerment
The PNAH Awards committee historically award memebers and non-member for their excellence on their respective speciality area of nursing practice. All nominees were called to the share the limelight of their achievements as well.
The officers and members stood in solidarity for the re-affirmation of
President Lourdes Marcelo. It was an evening of fun, joy, pride, elegance, camaraderie, dancing, entertainment, networking, picture taking, and lei giving! Positivity and joy were palpable. Various community organizations were well represented. PNAH continue to work in advancing the nursing profession through continuing education, collaboration, networking, advocacy for the nursing practice and making impactful outcomes towards greater heights.
