MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has announced the recipients of the 2026 Nurse of the Year Awards, an annual recognition that honors the compassion, skill and unwavering dedication of nurses.
- Excellence in Exemplary Professional Practice: Kim Sutters, PhD, RN, CNS, VA-BC, Patient Care Support
- Excellence in New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements: Lauren Perry, MSN, RN, APRN, CPNP, RNFA, Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Excellence in Transformational Leadership: Steve Odom, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPHQ, PICU, Access Center and Transport Administration
- Excellence in Structural Empowerment (Education): Nichole Hackbarth, MSN, RN, CPN, Patient Care Education
- Friend of Nursing: Ashley Thomas, PharmD, BCPPS, Pharmacy
- Team Excellence: Craycroft
