We are thrilled to congratulate RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun for receiving the 2021 Nell J. Watts Lifetime Achievement in Nursing Award from the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing’s board of directors. The award honours exemplary achievements in nursing throughout her lifetime.

“This award encapsulates a life-long commitment to healthy public policy and clinical excellence,” Grinspun shared in her acceptance speech during a Nov. 8 virtual ceremony. “I dedicate this award to the thousands of collaborators in the four countries where I have lived, including Chile, Israel, the U.S. and Canada. Mine has been a life journey firmly anchored in values of health for all, propelled by evidence and compassion, and fuelled by courage.”

Watch Grinspun’s full acceptance speech on Twitter and read RNAO’s official media release. The complete list of awards and recipients is available online.