Dean Emerit Linda D. Scott was selected posthumously as the 2026 recipient of the Canary Savage Girardeau Award, recognizing a lifetime of leadership, advocacy, and transformative impact on nursing education, research, practice, and policy.
An advocate for health equity and a pillar of community engagement in the Madison community, Ms. Lawrence-Hilliard has dedicated decades to uplifting marginalized voices in health, education, and civic life.
This honor highlights Dr. Oakley’s transformative contributions to nursing, education, and community-based research that addresses health disparities in marginalized communities.
Nichols is known for her visionary leadership, advocacy, and political expertise throughout her 60-plus-year career.