About This Event
Cleveland Magazine and the Ohio League for Nursing are proud to honor area nurses who have made an impact in the nursing community at the 2026 Faces of Care Gala on Saturday, June 20, at Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside in Independence. This special event will feature cocktails, dinner, an awards ceremony and dancing.
2026 Faces of Care Honorees
Join us as we celebrate the following nurses, educators and students being recognized for their compassion, dedication and leadership in nursing.
Nursing Award Recipients:
- Traci Ashworth, VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
- Rebecca Baker, Cleveland Clinic
- Sarah Ballentine, Akron Children's Hospital
- Jane Bryan, Cleveland Clinic
- Andrea Gudel, The MetroHealth System
- Camden Hayes, Cleveland Clinic
- Kathryn M. James, Cleveland Clinic
- Raymond Jontony, The MetroHealth System
- Anne M. Kolenic, University Hospitals
- Alexander Nydza, The MetroHealth System
- Bailey Pastura, Cleveland Clinic
- Victoria Reed, The MetroHealth System
Educator Award Recipients:
- Nanci Berman, Lorain County Community College
- Mary de Haan, Case Western Reserve University
- Jessica Krowka, Cuyahoga Community College
- Carrie Scotto, Ursuline College
Student Award Recipients
- Tofarati Adebise, Case Western Reserve University
- Marshal Callahan, Kent State University
- Nora Collins, Case Western Reserve University
- Zeina Hammoud, Cleveland State University
- Cedric McGhee, Lorain County Community College
- Nathaly Mendez, Ursuline College
- Skye Milliman, Cuyahoga Community College
- Annabelle Moore, Hiram College
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