Excellence in Leadership Award

The Excellence in Leadership Award celebrates and recognizes nursing leaders who exemplify the values of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing and serve as role models for the enactment of the school’s vision to transform health care through nursing leadership, education and research.

2012 Excellence in Leadership Award winner: Susan B. Hassmiller

A nurse researcher who leads the nationwide nursing campaign to improve health care, Future of Nursing Campaign for Action leader Sue Hassmiller was awarded the 2012 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis Sept. 20 as part of the school’s annual ceremony to welcome new graduate students.

2011 Excellence in Leadership Award winner: Nancy Donaldson

An internationally recognized leader in nursing quality measurement, nurse staffing effectiveness and clinical patient safety, UCSF nursing professor Nancy Donaldson was awarded the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis Sept. 15 as part of the school’s annual ceremony to welcome new graduate students.

2010 Excellence in Leadership Award winner: Helen Thomson

The first-ever recipient of the Excellence in Leadership Award from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, Helen Thomson, a registered nurse and member of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors, exemplifies the school’s vision and mission through her leadership and commitment to improving health policy, especially early mental health care and expanded health insurance for children.