Celebrating our Distinguished Denver College of Nursing 2026 Award Nominees

The Denver College of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Awards represent outstanding individuals who demonstrate leadership, commitment to excellence and devotion to the betterment of society. 

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Aleena Rieara RN, MSN

Alex Carmitchel-Fifer RN, BSN

Andee Barocas Lockhart RN, BSN

Ashley Di Lalla MSN, FNP, BSN, RN, AEMT

Brian L Fun, RN, BSN

Bryant Pham RN, BSN

Caitlan Hillier RN, BSN

Chelsey Toney RN, MSN

Christine Borodich RN, BSN

Claire Gillett RN, MSN

Danielle Courtney BSN,RN, RNC-MNN​

Eliza Starr RN, BSN

Erin Morgan RN, MSN

Eugenia Valdez RN, MSN

Eva Nicole Smith RN, MSN

Gabby Hernandez RN, BSN

Iain Vidaurre RN, BSN

Jenna Hawkinson RN, BSN

Jennifer Hester RN, BSN

John Goerke MBA, BSN,RN

Katherine Statsny RN, MSN

Kathryn D'Agostino RN, BSN

Kayla Justice RN, BSN

Kimberly Klingman RN, BSN

Lauren Ulshafer RN, BSN

Liza Gandhi MSN, BSN, RN

Madeline Stratton RN, BSN

Madison Gomez RN, BSN

Marissa Bolin RN, BSN

Michelle Radigan RN, BSN

Missy Gomez RN, BSN

Monica Romualdo RN, BSN

Naseam Bahrami RN, BSN

Riley Restine RN, BSN

Shannon Fuller RN, MSN

Shawn Marzan RN, BSN

Vivian Nguyen RN, BSN

Zoya Khan RN, BSN

John Goerke RN, MSN

Thank you to every nominee for your continued impact in nursing