The School of Nursing honoured five individuals for their contributions to the school at their fourth annual Alumni and Partnership Awards Gala.
- Alumna Gillian McKay (BSN ’09) received the Young Alumni Award for her work in public health in Sierra Leone, and Haiti.
- Alumna Joanne Konnert received the Award of Recognition for her service to nurses in professional practice, health leadership, and commitment to advocating for services for patients such as hospice care.
- Alumna Lucy Barney received the Award of Distinction for her achievements in public health and Aboriginal health initiatives which have been modelled internationally.
- Glennis Zilm, a member of the UBC nursing community, received the Community Partnership Award for her dedication and commitment to educating, mentoring, and supporting future generations of students.
- David Currey received the Donor Partnership Award for his long-standing support of UBC Nursing, in particular his creation of the Birgit and Ingrid Currey Award in Nursing.
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