Jessica Woron, RN, 4KS Medical-Surgical Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Edward and Anne Davis Award for Excellence as a Nurse Preceptor
Hometown: Whitehall
Jennifer Meihofer, RN, Regional Heart Center–Medical, LVH–Muhlenberg
The Fleming Award for Exemplary Performance Associated with the Nurse Residency Program
Hometown: Coplay
Sara Soto, Emergency Department, LVH–Carbon
The Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital Patient Care Partner Award
Hometown: Lehighton
Jamieson Chorney, Labor and Delivery Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital Patient Care Partner Award
Hometown: Macungie
Callie Groves, RN, 5J Inpatient Pediatrics Unit, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
The M.G. Asnani, MD, Award for Excellence in Pediatric Nursing
Hometown: Emmaus
Anna Folk, RN, 4B/5J Inpatient Pediatrics Unit, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
Transformational Leadership Award
Hometown: Center Valley
Brian Billig, CRNP, Interventional Radiology, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Advanced Practice Clinician Award
Hometown: New Tripoli
Constance Simpson, RN, Emergency Department, LVH–Muhlenberg
Trauma Nursing Award
Hometown: Norristown
Renee Alercia, RN, Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute
The Fleming Nursing Caring Award
Hometown: Bangor
Trey Regan, RN, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
Award for Excellence in Critical Care Nursing
Hometown: Kunkletown
Nathan Fenstermacher, PA-C, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
Award for Excellence as a Physician’s Assistant
Hometown: Emmaus
Jessica Boehmler, MD, LVPG Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
The Edward and Anne Davis Physician Friends of Nursing Award
Hometown: Coopersburg
Sue Hunsicker, 5T Medical-Surgical Unit, LVH–Muhlenberg
The Auxiliary Administrative Partner Award
Hometown: Bath
Michelle Stuart, RN, Population Health
Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Ambulatory Care
Hometown: New Tripoli
Theresa Link, MSW, Case Management, LVH–Cedar Crest
Care Management Continuum Award
Hometown: Schnecksville
Jeffrey Limerick, RN, Patient Care Services Multisite Float Pool, Lehigh Valley Hospital
The Joseph and Judith Kaminski Award for Excellence as a Float Nurse
Hometown: Orefield
David Warfel, RN, 6N Medical-Surgical Unit, LVH–Schuylkill
The Ardis Gaumer Award for Excellence in the Care of Geriatric Patients
Hometown: Pottsville
Jacqueline Spohn, RN, Hospice Skilled Nursing
The Dr. Fred Fister Award for Excellence in Hospice Nursing
Hometown: Oley
Caitlin Zaprazny, LPN, 6N Medical-Surgical Unit, LVH–Schuylkill
Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Patient Care
Hometown: Schuylkill Haven
Ana-Maria Banciu, RN, 5K Medical-Surgical Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
Medical-Surgical Nursing Award
Hometown: Sellersville
Denise Reitz, LPN, LVPG Pediatrics–Whitehall
The Medical Staff Partner in Caring Award
Hometown: Neffs
Desiree Bostic, RN, Regional Heart Center–Medical, LVH–Muhlenberg
The Josephine Ritz, RN, Nursing Award for Excellence in Patient and Family Engagement
Hometown: Hellertown
Raphael Ramos, Interpreter Services, LVH–Hecktown Oaks
Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Patient Care
Hometown: Bethlehem
Casey O’Neil, PT, Rehabilitation Services, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Bill and Nancy Mason Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Rehabilitation Services
Hometown: Kutztown
Sara Elghandour, RN, 5T Medical-Surgical Unit, LVH–Muhlenberg
The Florence Nightingale Exemplary Professional Practice Award
Hometown: Bethlehem
Pat Toselli, DO, Chief Medical Officer, LVH–Muhlenberg
The Edward and Anne Davis Physician Legacy Award
Hometown: Allentown
Tina VanBuren, RN, Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing
Award for Excellence in Nursing Education
Hometown: Tamaqua
Jenna Ruggiero, RN, 5KS Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
Award for Excellence in Cancer Care
Hometown: Allentown
Taylor Dallas Heuer, RN, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Nursing
Hometown: Coopersburg
Stacey Oberhauser, RN, Perioperative Multispecialty Float Pool
Award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing
Hometown: Kutztown
Sharon Michels, RN, Inpatient Rehabilitation Center–Muhlenberg
Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Nursing
Hometown: Breinigsville
Aubrey Schmidt, OTR/L, Rehabilitation Services, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Bill and Nancy Mason Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Rehabilitation Services
Hometown: Bethlehem
Lisa Paletskie, Sandra Wanniski, Jennifer Hudson, Alyssa Watson, Angie Troiani, LVH–Schuylkill
The Medical Staff Partner in Caring Award
Hometown: Pottsville
Adrian Coyle, RN, Intensive Care Unit, LVH–Carbon
The Medical Staff Partner in Safety Award
Hometown: Jim Thorpe
Gallus Wukitsch, PharmD, Outpatient Pharmacy Services, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Award for Excellence as a Pharmacist
Hometown: Slatington
Stephen Benavage, CRNA, Pediatric Anesthesiology, J.B. and Kathleen Reilly Children’s Surgery Center
The Medical Staff Partner in Safety Award
Hometown: Allentown
Brianna Gibbons, RN, 7B Medical-Surgical Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Fleming Nursing Caring Award
Hometown: Clifton Heights
Rachel Baffour, DeSales University
Award for Excellence as a Student Nurse
Chevonne McKnight, Cedar Crest College
Award for Excellence as a Student Nurse
Human Trafficking Screening and Response Workgroup
The Fleming Award to Recognize New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements
Integrated Care Coordination
The Fleming Award to Recognize a Unit/Department Which Demonstrates a Commitment to Structural Empowerment
Mother-Baby Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Patient Satisfaction Award for Inpatient Care
Breast Health Services at LVH–Hecktown Oaks
The Patient Satisfaction Award for Ambulatory Services
2KS Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
Award for Professional Nursing Certification – Department Greater Than 15 Staff Members
Intensive Care Unit, LVH–Carbon
Award for Professional Nursing Certification – Department Fewer Than 15 Staff Members
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City
2026 DAISY Team Award
