The 2011 Excellence in Nursing honorees, from left to right: Stephen Perez, Cathy Williams, Jacky Schultz, Carol Ryan, Nancy Munro, Heidi Maloni, Col. Bruce Schoneboom, Elizabeth Bradshaw, Helen Obidiran, and Deborah Thomas. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Excellence In Nursing honoree Stephen Perez of Inova Juniper Program. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Susanna Ryan, Joseph Ryan, Excellence in Nursing honoree Carol Ryan of Georgetown University Hospital, and David Ryan. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
The first annual Washingtonian Excellence in Nursing awards at the House of Sweden. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
John Rockwood, president of National Rehabilitation Hospital, praises Excellence In Nursing honoree Helen Obidiran. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Guests mingled during cocktail hour at the House of Sweden. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Philippa Tarrant provided beautiful floral centerpieces for the reception. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
The Washingtonian greeters donned lab coats with the Excellence In Nursing logo courtesy of NOVA Uniforms. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Gregg Ifill, Agnes Addington, Mary Bryant, Gwendylon Johnson, Velma Henderson, Cristal Primas, and Jada Thomas all came out to support honoree Deborah Thomas. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Top row: Cynthia McDonald, Amelia Warner, Fudiatus Seisay, Josephine Kuofie, Brendan Conroy, Excellence in Nursing honoree Helen Obidiran. Bottom row: Bea Browne, Allison O’Reilly, and Treveline Zephyrine. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Excellence In Nursing honorable mention Paola Vietoris and Ashley Amorello of Georgetown University Hospital. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Kalpana Helbrecht, Excellence in Nursing honorable mention Kathy Schaaf of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Deb Irish, Tom Pinckert, Terry Francis, Washingtonian lifestyle editor Leslie Milk, and Kate Gurman. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
The evening consisted of a cocktail reception and a three-course seated dinner by Main Event Caterers. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Joyce Lake, Excellence in Nursing honoree Cathy Williams of Inova Health System, Kim Ferguson, and Mildred O’Meara-Lett. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Music by Entertainment Exchange kept the crowd engaged during both the cocktail reception and the dinner. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
The Washingtonian’s publisher, Cathy Merrill Williams, delivered the opening remarks. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Excellence in Nursing honoree Elizabeth Bradshaw of Children’s National Medical Center with publisher Cathy Merrill Williams. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Excellence in Nursing honoree Colonel Bruce Schoneboom of the US Army Nurse Corps with publisher Cathy Merrill Williams. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Jean Farley, Miriam Halimi, Ann Marie Madden, Wayne Neal, Susan Ohnmacht, Kathy Shaaf, Solanges Vivens, and Paola Vietoris received honorable mentions. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Excellence In Nursing honoree Helen Obidiran of National Rehabilitation Hospital with Rosemary Welch. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Excellence In Nursing honoree Heidi Maloni of the Department of Veterans Affairs with husband Bill Maloni and her children, Billy Maloni, Jason Maloni, and Andrea Hedberg. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Nomad Lighting really brought House of Sweden to life. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
Sprinkles Cupcakes provided adorable (and tasty) cupcakes for the event. Photograph by Erik Uecke and Kelci House
