2026 Florence Nightingale Award
Congratulations to our PNAGA Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship recipient!
From immigrating to the United States at 13 to pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of North Georgia, her journey is a powerful example of resilience, determination, and compassion. Guided by the Filipino value of “Pag may tiyaga, may nilaga,” she has transformed challenges into motivation to succeed.
Through her clinical experience at Northside Hospital Forsyth and volunteer work with Georgia Mountain Food Bank, she continues to demonstrate a heart for service and a passion for making a difference in the lives of others.
PNAGA is proud to support future nurse leaders who embody excellence, perseverance, and community service. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement—we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish!
Kay Teoxon
Carolyn Madrid, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is an exceptional nurse leader whose impact extends far beyond clinical practice. As a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner, she provides compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care while consistently improving health outcomes for the patients she serves.
Beyond her clinical role, she currently serves as Vice President of the Philippine Nurses Association of Georgia, where she has helped lead community health initiatives, educational programs, and outreach efforts that expand access to care and support professional development among Filipino nurses.
Through health screenings, volunteer service, and mentorship of aspiring nurses, Carolyn exemplifies leadership, service, and clinical excellence. Her commitment to advancing healthcare and uplifting her community makes her truly deserving of recognition as an outstanding Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
Carolyn Madrid
Rona Obligado
Judge Ramos Certification Award
Maria Veronica Herrin
Top Recruiter Award
Jesie Delos Reyes
Nurse Excellence Award-Clinical Staff Nurse
Rising Star Award
Hazel Jefferson is truly our rising star. In less than three months as Public Relations Officer for Philippine Nurses Association of Georgia, she has already made a remarkable impact by streamlining and revitalizing the organization’s social media platforms, significantly strengthening our online presence and member engagement. She also took the initiative to establish our Google Workspace system, creating a more organized and efficient infrastructure for communication and operations. Her innovation, dedication, and ability to deliver meaningful results in such a short time reflect exceptional leadership potential and make her highly deserving of recognition as our Rising Star--
Hazel Jefferson
Ms. PNAGA 2026