Awards

MOLN members can be recognized and rewarded by their colleagues for contributions made to nursing in the state of Minnesota through our awards program. MOLN offers two awards: the Moline Award and the Star Award.

Moline Award

The Moline Award was created to honor individuals who have given above and beyond for MOLN and the medical community of Minnesota. This award was established in 1984 in honor of Connie Moline, a leader in nursing and founding member of the first statewide organization of nurse leaders. The essence of this program is to provide the opportunity for a member of MOLN to be recognized and rewarded by colleagues for contributing to nursing in the state of Minnesota. It is recognition of demonstrated commitment, dedication, trust, energy, openness, and optimism. The award states that “a person can make a difference.” The award is not something to consciously work toward attaining, but thanks for what one person’s contribution to the profession of nursing has meant or provided.

The annual deadline for nomination is July 1. Nominate one of your colleagues today!

Download the award nomination packet.
See a list of past recipients.

Star Award

The Star Award recognizes a special volunteer who exemplifies the philosophy that one person can make a difference. It recognizes outstanding volunteer effort in support of the organization by MOLN members at either the district or state level. To be eligible for the award, members must demonstrate one or more of the following:

  • Consistent demonstration of time, energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to MOLN’s mission
  • Development/creation of an innovative idea that furthers the mission of MOLN
  • Outstanding contributions to enhancing the work of the organization/district

The annual deadline for nomination is July 1. Nominate one of your colleagues today!

Download the award nomination packet.
See a list of past recipients.

Moline Award Recipients

Year Recipients
2009 Cheryl Olson
2008 Shirley Brekken
2004 Margaret Kalina
2003 Christine Milbrath, Peggy Sietsema
2002 Sharon Denning
2000 Maureen Ideker
1995 Sharon Tennis
1994 Adrienne Hitchcock
1991 Annette McBeth, Olive Krahl
1989 Leta Thornton, Kaye Foley
1988 Liz Sether, Mary Balzer
1987 Nancy Higgerson
1986 Barbara Tebbitt
1984 Connie Moline

Star Award Recipients

Year Recipients
2008 Rochelle Wodarz-Nelson, Sharon Tennis, Peggy Seitsema, Judy Santiago, Sharol Tyra, Patricia Schagel
2007 Gwen Schuller-Bebus, Jane Wasvick, Jacqueline Krech, Susan Loushin
2006 Bev Fritz-Hults
2005 Shirley Brekken, Ann Jones
2004 Nancy Hall, Susan Bowles
2003 no nominations received
2002 Barbara Kurth, Joanne Purrington
2001 no nominations received
2000 no nominations received