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Five nurses to be inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame
These exceptional nurses will be inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame on March 19, 2026.
February 18, 2026 •
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SEATTLE – (Feb. 19, 2026) The WSNA Board of Directors has named five outstanding nurses to be inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame at a ceremony on March 19.
Established in 1996, the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame recognizes trailblazing nurses at the pinnacle of excellence — those who have transformed the practice, research, educational opportunities, and governing policies of nursing in our state.
This year, we’re proud to induct:
- Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, CPHRM
- Tami Green, BA, RN, PMH-BC
- Antwinett O. Lee, EdD, MSN-CNS, BSN, RN
- Bob Smithing, MSN, FNP-BC, ARNP, FAANP
- Anita Stull, BSN, RN
These exceptional nurses will be inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame at a dinner and ceremony on March 19, 2026, at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center.