New York, NY: NYC Health + Hospitals announced the honor of 35 nurse professionals from across the public health care system as part of its annual Nursing Excellence Awards. The honorees were selected from 524 nominations and include nurses from each of the systems’ facilities and clinical service lines, including acute care, post-acute, correctional health services, community care, and Gotham Health. Twenty-five nurses were recognized for Excellence in Clinical Nursing, and five nurses were recognized systemwide for their efforts in leadership, volunteering, education and mentorship, home or ambulatory care, and technology and innovation. Another five nurses received the DAISY Award for Nurses Advancing Health Equity, created by the DAISY Foundation to honor nurses who go above and beyond in caring for patients and families who are disadvantaged demographically, psycho-socially, or economically. The sixth annual Structural Empowerment Award was presented to the nursing leadership and staff at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan for their commitment to achieving higher performance levels, including increases in certification rates and other notable metrics. The sixth annual Josephine Bolus Nursing Champion Award — NYC Health + Hospitals’ most prestigious designation bestowed upon supporters of nurses and the nursing profession — was presented to Ena Williams, PhD, MBA, RN, CNEP, FAAN, FADLN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at Yale New Haven Health.
“Congratulations to the 35 extraordinary nurses and to Metropolitan Hospital for this well-deserved recognition,” said NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Dr. Mitchell Katz. “It’s an honor to work alongside such exceptional professionals, and I’m incredibly proud to celebrate these outstanding honorees and all our nurses who strengthen our mission and our communities. Every day, our nurses go above and beyond to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, making our public health system a trusted lifeline for every New Yorker, without exception. I’m deeply impressed by the remarkable talent and dedication represented across our nursing teams, and we remain committed to giving them the resources, training, and opportunities they need to grow and thrive.”
“Our commitment to nursing excellence and patient-centered care is reflected in every corner of our organization — from our frontline nurses to our leadership teams,” said NYC Health + Hospitals Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive Natalia Cineas, DNP, MSM-N, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, FADLN. “Together, we are advancing quality, safety, and the patient experience while fostering healthy work environments where our nurses feel empowered, valued, and supported. The Nursing Excellence Awards celebrate the dedication, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence that our nurses bring to the of care their patients every day. This year’s 35 honorees exemplify compassionate, top-tier care, and we are incredibly proud of the impact they have made on our patients, our communities, and our nursing profession.”
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NYC Health + Hospitals Chief Nursing Executive Natalia Cineas addressing the 2025 Nursing Excellence honorees
“I am especially grateful to have received the Josephine Bolus Award, a tribute to a remarkable nursing pioneer whose legacy continues to inspire our profession, and honored to deliver the Nursing Excellence Awards keynote address,” said Ena Williams, PhD, MBA, RN, CNEP, FAAN, FADLN. “This event highlights the extraordinary dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment that nurses across NYC Health + Hospitals bring to patient care in every setting. I was deeply moved by their stories of perseverance and their steadfast focus on putting people at the center of their work. Congratulations to all the honorees!”
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Keynote speaker Dr. Ena Williams, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at Yale New Haven Health, addressing the 2025 Nursing Excellence awardees
Please see a program for the Nursing Excellence Awards to learn more about the awards and this year’s recipients.
The 2025 Nursing Excellence Award honorees are listed below:
BRONX
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Belvis
Head Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Award: Excellence in Clinical Nursing
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania
Staff Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Award: Excellence in Clinical Nursing
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx
BROOKLYN
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Cumberland
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull
MANHATTAN
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Gouverneur
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
QUEENS
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, LeFrak
STATEN ISLAND
NYC Health + Hospitals/Seaview
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Vanderbilt
CITYWIDE
NYC Health + Hospitals/Community Care
NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services
MetroPlus Health
(All photos courtesy: NYC Health+Hospitals)
