The HEAL Association
AwardsRecognizing Excellence
Awards
The Hospital Educator and Academic Liaison Association (HEAL) is proud to recognize the outstanding professional contributions of our members and partners by honoring them with one of the following three awards.
The Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award
Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award recognizes the commitment and expertise of a member who demonstrates excellence in the delivery of school intervention, liaison and re-entry services and/or educational supports for students with medical and/or mental health needs.
HEAL membership required to be eligible for this award.
The Apple Distinguished Member Award
The Apple Distinguished Member Award recognizes the commitment and expertise of a hospital or homebound teacher by honoring a member who demonstrates excellence in the delivery of curriculum and instruction to students with medical and/or mental health needs.
HEAL membership required to be eligible for this award.
The Bridge Award
The Bridge Award honors the contributions of an individual or group whose work bridges the gap between hospital and school for students with medical and mental health needs. HEAL recognizes these special efforts in supporting our members and/or the children, families, and schools we serve.
HEAL membership NOT required to be eligible for this award.
Nominees for the Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award and The Apple Distinguished Member Award must be a dues-paying Professional Member of HEAL Association. Only dues-paying Professional Members of HEAL Association may submit a nomination for awards.
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2022 Award Recipients
2022 Award Winners

Kyle Landry
2022 Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award

Connecting Champions
2020 Bridge Award

Sunday Twilegar
2022 Apple Distinguished Member Award
The Heal Association
Past Award Recipients

Sara Midura
2020 Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award

Pete Stavinoha
2020 Bridge Award

Anne Vella
2020 Apple Award

Brandon Sethi
2019 Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award

Alyssa Richardson
2019 Bridge Award

Nicole Gutman
2018 Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award

Cancer Ed
2018 Bridge Award

Sarah Smith
2017 Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award

Anthony Gallonio
2017 Bridge Award

Debra Giugliano
2016 Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award

Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
2016 Bridge Award

Patty Kerrigan
2015 Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award

C17 Guidelines Committee
2015 Bridge Award

Cara Giannillo
2014 Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award

Sherwood Best
2014 Bridge Award
Deborah Van Slyke
2013 Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award

Nancy "Nan" Songer
2012 Nan Songer Distinguished Member Award