The Northwest Interprofessional Health Collaborative holds in high regard the contributions made by faculty, staff, administrators, students, and community members towards the promotion of interprofessional education and collaborative practice. We welcome nominations and self-nominations from individuals affiliated with NIHC, including administration, faculty, preceptors, staff, and students. Nominations can be submitted at any time using the Jotform link provided below. Please ensure that the nomination form is completed in full, accompanied by a statement of support highlighting the nominee’s significant contributions aligned with the award criteria. The deadline for nominations is set no later than 5 weeks prior to the award presentation. All nominations undergo a thorough review by members of the NIHC Internal Advisory Council.
Faculty Award Categories
Up-and-Comer Award
This award is presented to a NIHC faculty member in the first three (3) years of their engagement with the collaborative who demonstrates enthusiasm for and commitment to advancing interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice (IPCP) through teaching, scholarship, service, or clinical practice.
Stand-Out-Performer Award
This award is presented to a NIHC faculty or staff member in the first 3-10 years of active engagement in the NIHC who demonstrates significant contributions to the advancement of interprofessional education and practice through curricular development, faculty development, scholarship, teaching, and practice.
The Dr. Robert Sutton Career Achievement Award
This award is presented to a NIHC member with more than 10 years of demonstrated commitment to advancing interprofessional education, exemplary contributions to interprofessional collaborative practice, and sustained service to the NIHC, including curricular design and delivery, faculty development, scholarship, and community service.
Student Award Categories
Student Excellence in IPE Award
This award is presented to an NIHC student who demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment, and leadership to advancing interprofessional education and practice.
Staff/Administrator Award Categories
IPE Champion Award
This award is presented to a dedicated staff/administrator who provides sustained contributions and service the NIHC.
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Contact Information
Angela S. Stewart, PharmD, BCPS, FWSPA
Executive Director
Email: ipe@pnwu.edu
Jennifer M. Garehime, BS
Program Manager
Email: jgarehime@pnwu.edu
2022-2023 IPE Award Recipients
Up-and-Comer Award
Jami Flick, PhD, MSOT
Director of Clinical Education
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – School of Occupational Therapy
Stand-Out-Performer Award
Tishra Beeson, DrPH, MPH
Department Chair & Associate Professor
Central Washington University
Robert Sutton Career Achievement Award
Christina Nyirati, PhD, RN
Professor & Director of Nursing
Heritage University
2021-2022 IPE Award Recipients
Up-and-Comer Award
Amanda Adamson, PT, DPT, OCS, CAPP-Pelvic
Director of Clinical Education & Assistant Professor
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – School of Physical Therapy
Stand-Out-Performer Award
David Gee, PhD
Professor and Program Director of Food Science & Nutrition
Central Washington University
Robert Sutton Career Achievement Award
Ethan Bergman, PhD, RDN, FADA, FAND, CDN
Chair of the Health Sciences Department
Professor of Food Science & Nutrition
Central Washington University
2020-2021 IPE Award Recipients
Up-and-Comer Award
Anne Kim, PharmD, MPH, MIT
Associate Professor – Department of Pharmacotherapy, Yakima Extension
Washington State University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Stand-Out-Performer Award
Lisa Steele, CHSE, MPH, LVN, DBA(c)
Executive Director of the Simulation Center
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine
Robert Sutton Career Achievement Award
Keith Monosky, PhD, MPM
Executive Director, Interprofessional Practice & Education (retired)
Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Family Medicine
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erin Hepner, DNP, MPH, ARNP, FNP-C
Associate Professor of Family Medicine (retired)
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Linda Dale, DHEd, PA-C
Healthcare Provider
Best Practices Medical Clinic
Sandy Carollo, PhD, FNP-BC, RN
Provost & Executive Vice President
Helene Fuld College of Nursing