The 10th Annual 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader event recognized 40 outstanding nurses in Illinois under 40. Those who receive the recognition are impacting health care delivery and the nursing profession and will undoubtedly shape the future of the profession.
The Emerging Nurse Leaders Planning planning committee began their review of the nominations in April of this year and awardees were notified in June. As seen since the awards first started, there was an abundance of worthy candidates nominated for the 2024 honors.
Nominations were received from patients, friends, family, coworkers, employers, students, etc. Award recognition recipients reflected leadership success, exemplary leadership qualities, participation in professional associations and community service.
The event was led by INF President Amanda Oliver BSN, RN, CCRN, CPST. The advisory committee team members included Susana Gonzalez MHA, MSN, RN, CNML, Linda B Roberts MSN, RN, Stephanie Mendoza DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM and Kim Ramos MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, NPD-BC. The planning committee included Brandon Hauer MSN, RN, CNEcl, CCRN who served as chair and Kate Barrett MSN, RN, NE-BC, Sherri Crumley MSN, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, CSSM, Abby Falbo MSN, MBA, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC, Nate Karch DNP, RN, PCCN-K, Faye Lewis MSN, RN, Michael L. Liwanag DNP, MBA, RN-BC, NEA-BC, Erika Ohlendorf MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN, Rocio Sanchez BSN, RN, PCCN, Jennifer Sandoval DNP, MSN, RN, Stephanie Zidek PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC.
One of the primary purposes of the 40 Under 40 Award is to engage, support and develop the next generation of Illinois Nurse Leaders. The committee was genuinely moved to have the honor of acknowledging fellow nurses who are known change agents that help shape health care statewide and beyond. Their efforts have served to expand and grow nursing practice as well as to empower our communities. Award recipients were proudly celebrated by members of their own cohort as well as Illinois nursing leaders, and of course their family members.
