To celebrate the contributions made by nurses to nursing practice and the health and well-being of Ontarians, the Nursing Now Ontario Awards will honour one NP, RN and RPN during Nursing Week 2020 (May 11 - 17).
After receiving 243 nominations, the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA), RNAO and the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) will recognize the award recipients on May 12 at 2 p.m. (ET) virtually on Zoom. The awards fall on the same day as the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing.
This awards program builds on the goals of the Nursing Now campaign, a global initiative aimed at raising the profile of the profession and improving health around the world through nursing. The campaign calls on governments, health professionals and service users to champion nurses’ role in clinical practice, policy and political leadership.
For the official awards ceremony agenda, please see here.
The Winners
Nurse Practitioner Award Recipient: Michael Borja

Registered Nurse Award Recipient: Patric Campeau

Registered Practical Nurse Award Recipient: Kelly Karges

Kelly is also a known as a seasoned preceptor and mentor who always is committed to sharing her knowledge and supporting students and novice nurses to ensure safe practice. According to her students, she is a role model who makes sure they feel welcome and supported in their learning. Thanks to her hands on approach and commitment to incorporating them in care planning, Kelly is able to set students up for success by helping them gain as many new skills as possible and bring out the best them.
The Nursing Now Ontario Awards Ceremony (May 12, 2020):