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The March of Dimes recently held their annual awards banquet and, as usual, INTEGRIS Health was well represented.

2026 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Winners Announced

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The March of Dimes recently held their annual awards banquet and, as usual, INTEGRIS Health was well represented.

Barbie Trent from INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Hospital received the night’s highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Click here to learn more about Barbie’s contagious personality and why she is so deserving of this prestigious accolade.

In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, INTEGRIS Health also had 26 Nurse of the Year finalists, four of whom walked away with the prize.

The Nurse of the Year winners are listed below:

  • Nursing Executive - Tina Edwards, INTEGRIS Health Woodward Hospital
  • Emergency - Eryn Smith, INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Hospital
  • House Supervisor - Ashley Ferguson, INTEGRIS Health Woodward Hospital
  • Nursing Management - Tonya Carver, INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Hospital

“Having 26 nurses from across our health system recognized is something truly special,” says Emily Eriksson RN, BSN, MBA, the vice president of nursing and clinical transformation at INTEGRIS Health. “Nursing is more than a profession. It's the compassion you show, the difference you make in someone's most vulnerable moments and the commitment you bring to your patients and caregivers every single day. This recognition reflects that impact.”

The coveted award is designed to recognize nurses who demonstrate exceptional patient care, compassion and service and play a critical role in improving the health of Oklahomans. Congratulations to all of those receiving this top honor!