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
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