Shirley Chater Enduring Leadership Award

The award is presented annually to an individual who is a strong advocate for NurseTRUST and the nursing profession, and a person known for leadership in their organization and community, with high standards, and experience leading through challenging times.

The Shirley Chater Enduring Leadership Award is named in honor of Dr. Shirley Chater, a renowned nurse, healthcare leader and advocate for nursing leadership. Dr. Chater was President of Texas Women’s University from 1986 to 1993 and the Commissioner of Social Security Administration from 1993 to 1997. This award recognizes individuals who embody Dr. Chater's spirit of leadership, innovation, and dedication to developing nurse leaders to improve nursing, health, health equity, and healthcare.

2025 Award Winner

   June Chan, BSN, MSN, MSA
   President and CEO
   June SL Chan Healthcare Consulting, LLC.   
   Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow Alum

2024 Award Winner

   
   Andrea Williams, MAEd
   Director, Population Health, Societal Advancement
   Center for Creative Leadership

 

                          

2023 Award Winner

 

 
   
   Marilyn Chow, Ph.D., RN, DNS, FAAN
   Kaiser Permanente, Vice President of National Patient Care Services and 
   Innovation - Retired