06/04/2026
Garnet Health Medical Center and 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers are proud to announce the nominees and winners for the 2026 Annual Nurse of Distinction Award, which took place in New York City on May 8, 2026! Thank you to the nurses and nurse leaders who attended the event to show their support!
These outstanding registered nurses were nominated by their peers, with support from the 1199 RN leadership team and Garnet Health Medical Center nursing management, in recognition of their exceptional dedication, clinical expertise, and commitment to patient care.
Each nominee exemplifies Garnet Healthβs values of integrity, teamwork, and excellence, going above and beyond to make a meaningful impact on patients, colleagues, and our community.
Congratulations to Nurse Leader Sue Cannock, RN, BSN, CEN, Emergency Department; Nurse Preceptor Theresa Eckert, MSN, CMSRN, 4 North; Novice Nurse Carly Mitchell, BSN, RN, Emergency Department; Nurse of Distinction - Hospital Setting Samantha Duquette, BSN, RN, CEN, Emergency Department and Nurse of Distinction - Community Setting Tanya Camacho, MSN, RN, OCN, Infusion!