Past Award Recipients

Since 1982, many outstanding individuals and local chapters have been recognized by AORN for their achievements in the field of perioperative nursing. As the leader in advocating excellence in perioperative practice and health care, AORN continues to honor individual and chapter accomplishments through the Awards Program.

Past award recipients will also remain as a foundation of the program, representing exceptional members of AORN and the perioperative nursing profession. 

Past Individual Award Recipients

Kristy Simmons, 2023
Antonia (Toni) Hughes, 2022
Vickie Pierce, 2021
Patricia A. Thornton, 2020
Becky Davis, 2019
Ann T. McKennis, 2018
Pat Mews, 2017
Ruth Shumaker, 2016
Ellen Lord, 2016
Jane Flowers, 2015
Debra Fawcett, 2015
Trish Seifert, 2014
Beverly A. Kirchner, 2013
Sheila L. Allen, 2012
Rose E. Seavey, 2012
Anita Shoup, 2011
Marisa (Missi) Merlino, 2010
Janet A. Lewis, 2009
Kay Ball, 2008
Eileen C. Young, 2008
Judy A. Hawkins, 2007
Sheri Voss, 2005
Anne S. Medlin, 2004
Vivian C. Watson, 2004
Mary Lynne Weemering, 2003
Florence Wilson, 2002

Mentorship-AORN Leadership

Sheila Allen, 2023

Past Jerry G. Peers Award Recipients

David Wyatt, 2023
Joanne Oliver Coleman, 2022
Lillian Nicolette, 2021
Kay Ball, 2020
Sheila Allen, 2019
Sharon McNamara, 2018
Lisa Wyant, 2017
Ruth Shumaker, 2016
Marlene Craden, 2016
Toni Hughes, 2015
Terri Goodman, 2014
Integrated Medical Solutions, 2013
Mark Schroer, 2012
Vickie Pierce, 2011
Cynthia Spry, 2010
Lola Fehr, 2009
Vivian Watson, 2008
Patricia Seifert and Dan Sandel, 2007
Edna Ashy, 2006
Janet Lewis and Scanlan Group, 2005
Ellen Murphy, 2004
Betty Thomas, 2003
Margaret Ingebo, 2002
Steve Aichele, 2001
Bette Clemons and Jane Rothrock, 2000
Maryann Wells, 1999
Ruth Vaiden, 1998
Janet Schultz, 1997
M. Claire Plourde, 1996
Bill Clarke, 1995
Barba Edwards, 1994
Margaret Meeker, 1993
Charles Riall, 1992
Ruby Sanches, 1991
Ina Love Williams, 1990
Dana Estes-Petri, 1989
Ruth Bramhall, 1987
William Beck, 1986
Caroline Rogers-Baynon, 1984
Jerry G. Peers, 1982