GAPNA is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2026 Excellence Awards. These dedicated professionals and groups are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to gerontological nursing, leadership, education, research, clinical practice, community service, and innovative work supporting older adults and their caregivers.
Excellence Award Recipients
Chapter Excellence Award: Great Lakes Chapter
Excellence in Community Service Award: Hiboombe Haamankuli, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, FNAP
Excellence in Clinical Practice Award: Mona Patel, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Excellence in Education Award: Cori Cunningham O'Neal, DNP, CRNP, AGNP-C
Excellence in Leadership Award: Sarah Dulaney, RN, MS, GCNS-BC
Excellence in Research Award: Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN
Innovative Project Award: GeroPsych SIG
These outstanding award recipients will be recognized and presented with their awards during the Membership Meeting & Awards Breakfast at ENGAGE26.
Please join us in congratulating these exceptional recipients and thanking them for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the field of aging care. GAPNA is proud to celebrate their achievements and the meaningful impact they continue to make in the lives of older adults, their caregivers, and the gerontological nursing community.