RNAO member honoured with VON Canada Award of Distinction

Bracebridge RN Nan Cleator received a national Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Award of Distinction at a virtual awards ceremony on Sept. 25. Cleator, who has worked at VON for 30 years, is a national practice consultant and helps guide practices for those delivering home care. She has also served as a member of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Expert Working Group since 2003. In that role, she brings the home and community care perspective to the agency’s national infection prevention and control guidelines. In addition to her main role, Cleator was also recognized for her contribution in helping to shape VON’s COVID-19 response. “It is an honour to be recognized for this award and I am especially humbled to be recognized by my colleagues and VON leaders,” says Cleator. (Bracebridge Examiner, Oct. 6)