Awards

Kathy Zarling Award of Excellence

Each year we strive to recognize an outstanding individual who works in the field of cardiac and/or pulmonary rehab. Whoever is chosen as the recipient is then recognized at the spring conference. Please see the criteria below and let us know if you have someone to nominate for the award.

Criteria:

  • A nominee should have made significant and unique professional contribution(s), which have had an impact on cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation.
  • A nominee could be recognized for expertise in the areas of clinical practice, research, leadership, professional education, or a combination of these.
  • A nominee should be a professional in the field of cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation.
  • A nominee may or may not be a current member of AACVPR/MNACVPR.

Nomination Requirements:

  • A brief nomination letter explaining why the person is being nominated e-mailed to mnacvpr@gmail.com by February 28, 2025.
  • The board will follow up to gather more information if needed.

 

The winner will be announced and presented with their award at the Spring MNACVPR Conference.

Past Award of Excellence Recipients:

  • 2022: Karen Hodgeman, RN - Mayo Clinic Health System, Rochester, MN
  • 2023: Kris Mrosak, RRT - Methodist Hosptial, St. Louis Park 
  • 2024: Anita LaHaye, RN - Hennepin County Medical Center



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Innovation Award (click for link)



MNACVPR is excited to offer Minnesota Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs funding to improve resources within their programs and increase patients’ involvement in their care. All current affiliate members of MNACVPR/AACVPR are encouraged to apply. The Innovation Committee and the MNACVPR Board will review all applications and select the winner(s).  Multiple awards may be issued, up to $1,500  Programs may submit multiple applications.


If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mike at Michael.Nelson1@fairview.org

 

Innovation Committee Members:

Mike Nelson, 2022-2025 Chair

Lisa Kappes 2025-2028 Chair

Kelijo Fernholz

Azur Coleman

Chad Schwartz

Lauren Lusty

Kelsey Paarmann

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