The following nursing professionals were honored, from left, Allison Hartford (Excellence in Outstanding Clinical Support; Clinical Development / Special Care Nursery); Jeanine Lore (Excellence in Ambulatory Specialty Care Nursing, SNH Diabetes and Endocrinology); Cynthia McDonald (Lifetime Achievement Award, New Hampshire Sleep Medicine); Christina Gallagher (Excellence in Critical Care Nursing, ICU); Irene Arevalo Jimenez (Sue Lavery Leadership Award, Clinical Development / 4 West); Arianna Zielinski (Excellence in Surgical & Procedural Nursing, OR); Erin O’Bryan (Excellence in Ambulatory Primary Care Nursing, Care Coordination); Romina Jimenez (Excellence in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, BHU); Camille Walch (Excellence in Medical Surgical Nursing, 3 East); Victoria Francia (Up and Coming Award, 3 East), plus honorees elsewhere that evening — Jean Knecht (Excellence in Maternal Child Health Nursing, Pediatrics) and Emily Rizzuto (Jess Wyman GOAT Scholarship Award, ICU). More information on SNHH Nursing Programs is found online at snhhealth.org. Courtesy photo/JOANNE SMITH/Headshots Photography 2025

Southern New Hampshire Health celebrated its fourth annual Nursing Excellence Award event on May 8, honoring the extraordinary nurses whose unwavering dedication and compassionate care exemplify its status as a four-time magnet designated organization. Surrounded by 300 nurses, colleagues and loved ones, the room was glowing with pride and gratitude as they recognized these inspiring nurses, emphasizing their shared commitment to nursing excellence and exceptional patient care.