Michael Koteles Award

Purpose of the Koteles Award and Fund:

The Koteles Award and Fund was established to honor the memory of Michael Koteles who became known during his eight years as Registrar of the School. This award is intended to recognize his significant contributions to the School of Nursing.

Mr. Koteles is remembered for his trademark precepts for living, which were explicit in the way he embraced life. Ever the optimist, he was consistently caring of individuals and the School. He applied abundant creativity as he used every bit of his personal resources to absorb the fullness of life. He inspired those who knew and worked with him to embrace living as he did. The inspiration deepened as Michael’s courageous struggle against the AIDS virus challenged the qualities that were so admired in him. Even in the midst of the greatest challenges, his optimism, expansive outlook, creativity, and caring were exemplary.

The intent of this award is to acknowledge a member of the School of Nursing support staff who most closely emulates the exemplary qualities for which Michael Koteles became known during his tenure at the School. While there will never be another like Michael, it is important to recognize a current staff member who is trying to emulate his sterling qualities.

Recipients of the Michael Koteles Award:

2006	Betty Gadberry
2005	Karen McIlroy
2004	Carolyn J. Taylor
2003	Jamie R. Smith
2002	Lisa M. Papp
2001	Patricia A. Wixson
2000	Kinnothan G. Nelson
1999	Joyce L. O'Connor
1998	Virginia M. Dieterle
1997	Connie Mason
1996	Johness Dumas
1995	Carol Christiaens

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