Inspiration/Torchbearer Award
Until 2020, NANT presented Torchbearer Awards to technicians nominated by their peers. In 2019, as NANT moved from a Symposium to DialysisTech Connetion Convention, this award was renamed as the NANT Inspiration Award.
Want to nominate someone for an Inspiration Award? Please check the DTX section of our website for instructions of how to do this.
2025
- Mary Atwood
- Wayne Bourgeois
- Tim Callahan
- Malgorzata Chyc
- Denise Coleman
- Christopher Custer Custer
- Yvesmary Duclair
- Diana Fabian
- Tracy Hardin
- Keyla Jeronimo-Pablo
- Melvin Minor
- Michael Morales
- Roddy Orgeron
- Justin Piper
- Chad Simpson
- Ramandeep Sndhu
- Jennifer Vavrinchik
2024
- Jomaira Caraballo
- Constance Easterling
- Lucinda Holmes
- Rosemary Leabeau
- Sang Lee
- Crystal Mack
- Anna Mogul
- Todd Mooney
2023
- Loretta Andersen
- Belen Barrios
- Tasha Collins
- Constance Easterling
- Christina Gilchrist
- Vinh Huynh
- Deandre Jordan
- Jeff Marcos
- Chris Mora
- Buddy Morel
- Sumintra Morgan
- Nate Perkins
- Patrick Santos
- Marko Soltero
2022
- Ann Bowrin, CHT
- Leonie Brown, CHT
- Chris Caudle
- Tasha Collins
- Danilo Concepcion, CCHT-A, CBNT, FNKF
- Rickey Creer
- Jim Curtis
- Erin Ferrari
- Carina Gallardo
- Zelma Griffin
- Priscilla Guerra
- Kim Hodge
- Lula Johnson
- Charles Johnson, CHT
- Jamie Lewis
- Milko Maknev
- Sarah May
- Peter Parker
- Kimberly Smith
- Cheryl Solomon
- John Sweeny, CHT, CCNT
- Vern Taaffe
- Ference Tari
- Charles Torres, CHT
- Jose Vargas, CHT
- Philip Varughese, CHT
- Charles Weddle
- Carolyn Wilkerson
- Scott Winebarger
2020
Inspiration Award Winners 2020
- Jose Anaya, CCHT
- Doug Conrad
- Kathy Frisa, CHT, CHBT, CCHT
- Julie Hendrix
- Nancy Gallagher
- Zane Greear
- Gabino Guerrero
- Amanda Hale
- Eric Hatcher
- Melissa Popka Lamb, LPN
- JoAnn Maltais
- Commodore Mann - sponsorship
- Phil Mrowczynski
- RJ Piciano
- Amu Proctor
- Forest Rawls
- Tia Sabin
- Alicia Santiago
- Sam Trevino
- Jose Vargas, CCHT
- Roxy West
2019
Torchbearer Award Winners - 2019
- William Adu-Aqvei
- Nicole Anderson
- Richard Asabor
- James Bates
- Richard Benner
- Chris Caudill
- Randy Chudey
- Susan Critchfield
- John Dahlin
- Danyelle Davis
- Jennifer Denniston-Lee
- Tim Dillon
- Nan Falk
- Jennifer Freeman
- Steve Giles
- Zelma Griffith
- Juanita Hamlett, LPN
- Nicholas Jayne
- Marion Miller
- Kazim Naqvi
- Susan Novak
- Gurit Parmar
- Stanley Pettes
- Ken Renel
- Travis Roshto
- Marvin Schlepp
- Deborah Smith
- Renise Smith
- Joan Ula
- Steve Vaca
- Scott Winebarger
2018
Torchbearer Awards - 2018
- Thomas Birthistle
- Isabel Cabrera
- Laura Cato, RN
- Wally Guerra
- Commodore Mann
- Iddo McDonald
- Ruby Omolaja, CCHT
2017
Torchbearer Awards - 2017
- Dave Carter
- Troy Heizelman
- Will Macias
- Zewdi Mehanzel
- Chrissy Mora
- Jose Vargas
- Dwelyn Williams
- Denise Woods
2016
Torchbearer Awards - 2016
- Nicole Anderson
- Shirley Argon
- Kristin Brocki
- Dewey Callicott
- Bridgette Copes Davis
- Daniel Garvey
- GIA Medical
- Mary Greensides
- Mary Giusti
- Martha Hitt-Buettner
- Anthony Johnson
- Ruby Omolaja
- Deavan Morris
- Sheila Nelson
- R J Picciano
- Marilyn Richardson
- Valerie Pridgen
- Maria Roman
- Dorian Rucker
- Ann Rosemeyer Dori Schatell
- Charles Torres
- Maria Ugate
- Chuck Weddle
- Cynthia Zeno, RN
2015
Torchbearer Awards - 2015
- Chris Alire
- Melissa Botke
- Theresa Brown, RN
- Clarisa Douglas
- Anne Green
- Mai Ky-Romen
- Nicole Martinez
- Kwende Meyers
- Crystal Morell
- Brenda Rickards
- Twana Scott
- Kim Smith
2014
Torchbearer Awards - 2014
- Nicole Martinez
- Anne Green
- Crystal Morell
- Chris Alire
- Twana Scott
- Kwende Meyers
- Kim Smith
- Theresa Brown, RN
- Brenda Rickards
- Melissa Botke
- Mai Ky-Romen
- Clarisa Douglas
2013
Torchbearer Awards - 2013
- Chris Alire
- Melissa Botke
- Theresa Brown, RN Clarica Douglas
- Anne Green
- Mai Ky-Romen
- Nicole Martinez
- Kwende Meyers
- Crystal Morell
- Brenda Rickards
- Twana Scott
- Kim Smith
2012
Torchbearer Awards - 2012
- Elvira Burns
- Kevin Burns
- Efraim Figueroa
- Scott Gilleland
- Nicole Martinez, CCHT
- Susan McKeown
- Wade Miller, CCHT
- R J Picciano, CHT
- Noah Pieper
- Anne Preston
- “The Guys” at RPC
- Margaret Shaw
- Susan Short, CCHT
- Paul Smith
- Philip Varughese, CHT
- Rosa Watson
2011
Torchbearer Awards - 2011
- William Adu-Aqvei
- Nicole Anderson
- Richard Asabor
- James Bates
- Richard Benner
- Chris Caudill
- Randy Chudey
- Susan Critchfield
- John Dahlin
- Danyelle Davis
- Jennifer Denniston-Lee
- Tim Dillon
- Nan Falk
- Jennifer Freeman
- Steve Giles
- Zelma Griffith
- Juanita Hamlett, LPN
- Nicholas Jayne
- Marion Miller
- Kazim Naqvi
- Susan Novak
- Gurit Parmar
- Stanley Pettes
- Ken Renel
- Travis Roshto
- Marvin Schlepp
- Deborah Smith
- Renise Smith
- Joan Ula
- Steve Vaca
- Scott Winebarger
2010
Torchbearer Awards - 2010
- David Sparks
- Susan Short, CCHT
- Darlene Williams
- Josefina Quesia
- Richard Van Der Plas
- Bina George
- Gia Hur
- Duane Martz
- Efraim Figueroa, CBNT
- Danillo Concepcion, CHT, CCHT
- Jerry Woods (FMCNA)
- Jennifer Freeman RN, BSN
- Clinical Manager - Pueblo, CO
2009
Torchbearer Awards - 2009
- Danillo Concepcion, CHT, CCHT
- Efraim Figueroa, CBNT
- Jennifer Freeman RN, BSN Clinical Manager - Pueblo, CO
- Bina George
- Gia Hur
- Duane Martz
- Josefina Quesia
- Susan Short, CCHT
- David Sparks
- Richard Van Der Plas
- Darlene Williams
- Jerry Woods (FMCNA)
2008
Torchbearer Awards - 2008
- AmeriWater
- Dawn Balcolm
- Dana Bettencourt
- Crystal Bowling, CCHT, LPN
- Jeff Croall
- David Fracalossy
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Gambro Health Care
- Debra Hensley, CCHT
- Liberty Dialysis Company
- Andrew Lleras
- Steve Martin
- MediSystems
- Dr Gregg Miller MD
- Veronica Rentas
- Denise Van Valkenburgh
- Chuck Weddle
- Rosa Watson
2007
Torchbearer Awards - 2007
- Phyllis Cabell CCHT
- Antwan Crawford CCHT
- Jeff Croall
- George Harper
- Leverne Hoke
- Dana Rouse
- Duane Martz
- Chris Starr
- Technical Education Foundation
- Senator Renee S. Unterman
- Marlene Wilson
2006
Torchbearer Awards - 2006
- Karen Evans-Maceda
- Dave Fracolossy
- Liberty Dialysis
- David Fracalossy
- Steve Giles
- Michelle Myers
- Forest Rawls
- Charles Torres
- Suzanne Van Buskirk
- Marlene Wilson
2005
Torchbearer Awards - 2005
- Wayne Carlson
- Bob Chambers
- Karen Evans-Maceda, CHT
- Efraim Figueroa, CBMT
- Luana Fiorte
- Carol Gajadhar
- Cary Goldsmith, CBNT
- Heather Paradis
- Glenda Payne, RN, BSN
- Keith Roberston
- Kim Smith, CHN, CNN
2004
Torchbearer Awards - 2004
- Joey Bethel
- Tim Dillon
- Yvette Malloy Moses
- Yetta Harrison
- Mark Parks
- William Vance
2003
Torchbearer Awards - 2003
- BONENT
- Jim Curtis
- Yetta Harrison, CHT
- NNCO
- NNCC
- Joe Mazzilli
- Juan Perez
- Cindy Rios
- Pat Sego (Bard/Impra)
- Philip Varughese
2002
Torchbearer Awards - 2002
- Alex Acevedo
- Robin Board
- Shirley Bradley
- Danny Concepcion
- Jim Curtis
- Efraim Figueroa
- Zelma Griffin
- Elaine Hathaway
- Charlie Johnson
- Joe Mazzilli
- Sandie Monsman
- Juan Perez
- Cindy Rios
- Debbie Tharp
- Philip Varughese
2001
Torchbearer Awards - 2001
- Shirley Bradley
- Yolanda Brent
- Robin Board
- Grace Horsely
- Joe Mazzilli
- Rudy Mounia
2000
Torchbearer Awards - 2000
- Karen Brown
- Steve Guigliano
- Raymond Hakim
- Susan Hansen
- Michael Honstein
- Carolyn Latham
- Mark Parks
- Cynthia Rios
- Byron Roshto
- Kelly Ross
- Verne Taaffe
- Pat Williams
- Arch Wood
1999
Torchbearer Awards - 1999
- Jerry Beck
- Gary Burkhart
- Wayne Carlson
- Helen Currier
- Randy Gates
- John Joseph
- Rita Padron
- Renal Care Group
- Mary Ann Shand
- Debby Tharp
- Ron Whisenant
- Patricia Williams, RN, CNN
1998
Torchbearer Awards - 1998
- Jerry Beck
- Belinda Bethea
- Bob Chambers
- James Glenn Johnson
- John Joseph
- Carolyn Latham
- Keith Miller
- Mark Parks
- Pacific Northwest Renal Services Technical Staff
- Pat Parra
- Constance Reichensperger
- Karen Robbins
- Linda Thomas
- Ron Whisenant
1997
Torchbearer Awards - 1997
- Garrett Astarita
- Larry Byers
- Ron Durham
- Efraim Figueroa
- Zelma Griffin
- Jenny Kitsen
- Christy A. Price
- Ronald B. Scardino
- Linda Wells
1996
Torchbearer Awards - 1996
- Clifford Glynn
- Howard Hurwitz
- James Glenn Johnson
- Dennis Kennedy
- Teresa Leonard
- NANT New York Chapter
- Keith Miller
- Mark Parks
- Patricia Parra
- Renal Care Group
- Mark Rolston
- Philip M. Varughese
