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NDNA 2025  NURSING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

We are expanding to twenty-five recipients now that we have added Tangipahoa Parish. In addition, we are moving to a Gala format with a sit-down dinner presentation of awards. Voting concluded on Sept. 1, 2025. Seven facilities are represented with eighty-seven applications received along with four Nifty-Fifty nominees.  The Award Dinner will be held on 11/4/2025 6-9pm @ Benedicts in Covington. Tickets can be purchased on the NDNA website. Member discounted. northshoredna.nursingnetwork.com.

NDNA GALA SPONSORSHIP

To support this event and defray costs, NDNA solicited sponsorships. The levels range from $250 to $3,000 with progressive perks per level of donation. Sponsors include:

·         Indicator Sciences,   St. Tammany Health System

·         Ochsner Health,        AVALA 

·         LOPA,                         SLU

·         SMH/Ochsner             Open until October 1st.

CONGRATULATIONS  TO NORTHSHORE AWARD WINNERS

Great 100:

Janice Augustine, Elizabeth “Tren” Garbo

Nightingale: 

Facilities: Our Lady of Angels, Bogalusa, Northshore Technical Community College

SLU Undergraduate Program

Remaining 2025 Events

Registration required: kaysabadie@gmail.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS

We offer participation in these community events in an effort to promote nursing visibility in charity causes that promote health and wellness.

9/20- Walk Together! Alzheimer’s Walk, 9am at Lakeview Hospital

https://act.alz.org/site/TR?team_id=940225&pg=team&fr_id=18636

10/11-Louisiana Walks for Parkinson’s

 Presented by Supernus: Event Information - Parkinson's Foundation-join our team via our website or click here: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR/LouisianaWalks/General?team_id=88798&pg=team&fr_id=6806

The 2026 NDNA Calendar

The calendar of events for 2026 is currently being developed. We are seeking recommendations for CNE Topics/Speakers and charitable events to support.  Contact Kay Sabadie, NDNA Program Coordinator kaysabadie@gmail.com    

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