Our Legacy
"The heritage you have been handed is not as important as the legacy you leave."
-Vickie Pierce
Chapter Awards
Chapter of the Year
2023
2018
Chapter Excellence
Large Size Chapter, 2023
Gold, Large Size Chapter, 2018
Silver, Intermediate Size Chapter, 2017
National AORN Elected Officers and Board Members
President
Jeannie Botsford, 1997-1998
Jean Davis-Symons, 1978-1979
Secretary
Vickie Pierce, 1988-1992
Board Member
Vickie Pierce, 1993-1995
Sister Mary Alexine, 1957-1962
Nominating Committee
Stella Yau, 2023-2025
Vickie Pierce, 1995-1997, 1996-1997 Chair
National AORN Award Recipients
Award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing
Josh Wymer, 2023
Suzanne Ward, 1991
Emerging Leaders Under 40
Jessica Miller-Jones, 2023
Ron Rollon, 2023
Serena Dubuque, 2017
Jerry G. Peers Distinguished Service Award
Vickie Pierce, 2011
Outstanding Achievement in Mentorship and AORN Leadership
Dawn Berthiaume, 2023
Vickie Pierce, 2021
Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Education
Josh Wymer, 2022
Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Nursing Management
James Stobinski, 2007
Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Patient Education
Candice Flippin, 2008
Marilyn Sanderson, 2006