Honoring Our Own Champions

NYSNA members steadfastly care for the people of our state every day. Many go beyond the call of duty to give even more of their time and themselves to advocating for patients, helping communities in need, fighting for healthcare for all, and standing up for nurses’ rights. At the convention in October, we gave special honor to some of our own heroes. NYSNA First Vice President (and former president) Patricia DiLillo, RN, (left) presented the awards.

Honorary Recognition

The highest level of recognition granted by NYSNA

Sal Barcia, Hurricane Sandy relief worker

Herman Benson, Founder, Association for Union Democracy

Judy Wessler, Commission on the Public’s Health System

Pat Holloman, RN, NYSNA visionary

Sandy Award

Bellevue Hospital Center

Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility

Coney Island Hospital

Open for Care Award

Ari Moma, RN

Charmayne Saddler-Walker, RN

Award for Patient Advocacy in the Public Eye

Mary Fitzgerald, RN

Julie Semente, RN

Safe Staffing Superstar

Lisa Blodgett, RN

Union Advocate Award

Tracy Kosciuk, RN

Community and Patient Advocacy Award

Alberta Alexandre, RN

Tough as Nails Award

Kris Powell, RN

No One Is Turned Away Award

Sangra Fogarty, RN

Joanne Turner, RN

NYSNA Defender Award

Jalisa Saud, RN

Nursing Education Award

Nadine Sanders, RN

Daphne Bramble, RN

Nursing Practice Award

Carole Powell, RN

Teresa Edgerton, RN 

NYSNA Builder Award

Nancy D’Leema, RN