The following awards will be presented on Oct. 26 at the annual Awards Celebration during the 2023 ANAC annual conference in New Orleans. Congratulations to all of the award winners this year!

Dr. Patrick Kenny Certified Nurse of the Year

Jonah Pierce, RN ACRN

Joanne Ruiz Achievement for Excellence in Clinical Practice in HIV

Robin Hardwicke PhD, FNP-C, AACRN

Frank Lamendola Achievement Award for Nursing Leadership in HIV Care

Dianne Morrison-Beedy PhD, RN, CGNC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN

HIV/AIDS Educator Award

Sheryl Malone-Thomas, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AACRN

Researcher/Impact Recognition Award

Chen Zhang, PhD

Lucy Bradley-Springer Excellence in HIV Prevention Award 

Diane Santa Maria, DrPH, MSN, PHNA-BC, RN, ACRN

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Student Mentorship Scholarship

Kendrick Clack, AAHIVS, APRN, FNP-C, MS, AACRN

ANAC Chapter Recognition Award

Houston Gulf Coast Chapter

Excellence in Global HIV Nursing Award

Maureen Akolo, PhD, MPH, RN

Public Service Award

Harold J. Phillips, MRP

Lifetime Achievement Award

Peter Oates, RN, MSN, NP-C, ACRN

Helen Miramontes Advocacy Award

Orlando Harris, PhD, RN, FNP, MPH

ANAC Presidents Award

Stacy Gladstone, ACRN, BSN, RN

Richard L. Sowell JANAC Awards

Article of the Year

"Pathways From Recent Incarceration to Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence: Opportunities for Interventions to Support Women Living With HIV Post Release From Correctional Facilities”

Margaret Erickson, PhD