The Managed Care Nurse Leader of the Year Award
This award is dedicated each year to one member who demonstrates outstanding nursing leadership qualities. The award is given out at the AAMCN Nurses Pre-Conference in Las Vegas prior to the Fall Managed Care Forum. Award winners demonstrate each of the following criteria:

  • Leadership impact on managed care
  • Mentoring achievements
  • Leadership and managed care nursing achievements
  • Contributions made to strengthen managed care nursing and the nursing profession
  • The following leadership characteristics: trust, individual consideration, intellectual stimulation, courage, dependability, flexibility, integrity, judgment, and respect for others

Past Award Winners



The 2024 AAMCN Nurse of the Year:

Dorothy Cook

DNP, APRN, CMCN

Nominated by three of her colleagues at Premier Medical Associates, Dorothy Cook, DNP, APRN earned her CMCN last year and is a current AAMCN member. Dr. Cook is recognized for her unwavering dedication to her patients and support for other nurses and programs. She speaks up for her patients and ensures they have the best care and a voice when needed. Her patients love and trust her. She is unafraid to think outside the box and present new ideas to improve the company. Dr. Cook is always on board for new programs and benefits to increase the patient's overall health. She is a team player and is always willing to lend a hand in any capacity to make the company a better place. Dr. Cook is an exceptional mentor, bringing 54 years of invaluable experience and insight to those around her. She dedicates her time to working with new nurses, generously sharing her expertise and guiding them in the field. Always eager to help others learn and grow, she empowers those around her to advance in their careers.

2023

Eileen Scott,   BSN, RN, CMCN

2022

Nancy Skinner,     RN, CMCN, CCM, CMGT-BC, ACM-RN, FCM

2021

Scott S. Mastran     MSN, MBA, RN, CMCN

2020

Monika Yadrnak,     BSN, RN, CMCN

2019

Vineta Mitchell,     RN, BSN, CCM, MBA/HCM, CMCN

2018

Dalrona Harrison,    RN, CMCN

2017

Michelle Greene Rhodes,     MHS, RN, CCM, CMCN

2016

Clare Jarrard,     RN, PhD, CMCN

2015

Stefany Almaden,     PhD, RN, MSN, CCM, CPUM, CMCN

2014

Ruth Machain,     RN, CPHM, CMCN, CCM

2013

Sheryl Riley,     RN, OCN, CMCN

2012

LaNita Knoke,     RN, BS, CMCN

2011

Jacquelyn Smith,     RN, BSN, MA, CMCN

2010

Colleen Morley-Wines,     RN, MSN, CMCN

2009

Cheryl Slagle,     RN, CMCN, CCM, CCP

2008

Janet Gilbert,     RN, MSN, CMCN, CCM

2007

Shelly Martin,     BSN, MHSA, CPHQ, CMCN, CCM