Practitioner of the Year: This Respiratory Care Practitioner has had an outstanding contribution to the field of Respiratory Care in their clinical practice. The nominee must be an AARC member to be considered for this award.
Leadership Practitioner of the Year: This Respiratory Care Practitioner has had an outstanding contribution to the field of Respiratory Care in a Leadership Role. The nominee must be an AARC member to be considered for this award.
Jason Goodman Provider of the Year: This Physician or Advanced Provider has had an outstanding contribution and promotion of our profession of Respiratory Care.
John Wolfe Memorial Award: This patient, therapist, or individual has had an outstanding contribution to the awareness and prevention of respiratory diseases in our community. The nominee need not be an AARC member to qualify.
Industry Ambassador Award: This industry member has been an outstanding supporter to the field of Respiratory Care and the CSRC. The nominee must be an AARC member to be considered for this award
2019 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Rob Scott RRT-ACCS, CPFT - UC Health Memorial
2019 Practitioner of the Year
Nicole Herrera RRT-ACCS, NPS - Swedish Medical
2019 Jason Goodman Provider of the Year Award
Dr. Suresh Khilnani MD - Valley View Hospital
2019 John Wolfe Award
Andrea Forman MSC, RRT-ACCS, NPS - UC Health Anschutz
2019 Industry Ambassador Award
Doug Coleman - Major Medical
2018 Leadership Practitioner of the Year Stephanie Keller from St. Anthony Hospital
2018 Practitioner of the Year Jacky Johnson from University of Colorado Hospital
2018 Physician of the Year, award changed to Jason Goodman Provider of the Year Jason Goodman from Denver Health (awarded posthumously)
2018 John Wolfe Award Ron Cothran
2018 Industry Ambassador Award Michael McDonald from Vyaire
2017 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Roxanne Venard from Ascent Respiratory Care
2017 Practitioner of the Year
Morris Gebbink from University of Colorado Hospital
2017 Physician of the Year
Dr. Rick Albert from Denver Health Medical Center
2017 John Wolfe Award
Joan Balik from University of Colorado Hospital
2017 Industry Ambassador Award
Scott St. John from Philips
2016 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Rob Drumm from Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs
2016 Practitioner of the Year
Jenny Humes from Littleton Hospital
2016 Physician of the Year
Jennifer Taylor-Cousar from Children's Hospital of Colorado
2016 John Wolfe Award
Julia O'Shea from University of Colorado Hospital
2015 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Kevin Fischer from Philips/Respironics
2015 Practitioner of the Year
Juan Badal from University of Colorado Hospital
2015 Physician of the Year
Dr. Monica Federico from Children's Hospital Colorado
2015 John Wolfe Award
Susan Schmid from University of Colorado Hospital
2014 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Scott Reisted from University of Colorado Hospital
2014 Practitioner of the Year
Louis Giguere of University of Colorado Hospital
2014 Physician of the Year
Dr. David James of St Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction
2013 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Joyce Wagner from Childrens Hospital of Colorado
2013 Practitioner of the Year
Jerome Piccoli of University of Colorado Hospital
2013 Physician of the Year
Dr. Todd Bull of University of Colorado Hospital
7th Annual John Wolfe Award
Edna Fiore of the Patient Chapter
2012 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Dean Gleason from Poudre Valley Medical Center in Fort Collins
2012 Practitioner of the Year
Bridgette Trace from Craig Hospital in Denver
2012 Physician of the Year
Dr. Ivor Douglas from Denver Health Medical Center in Denver
6th Annual John Wolfe Memorial Award
Joe Walsh from the CSRC Patient Chapter
2011 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Crintz Scott from St. Anthony Central in Denver
2011 Practitioner of the Year
Chris Morrissey from University of Colorado Hospital
2011 Physician of the Year
Dr. Jim Barry from University Hospital in Denver
5th Annual John Wolfe Memorial Award
Kari Woodruff from Littleton
2010 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Mark Merritt from University of Colorado Hospital in Denver
2010 Practitioner of the Year
Joan Bryant-Kennedy from Memorial Health System in Colorado Springs
2010 Physician of the Year
Dr. Stephen Telatnik from Memorial Health System in Colorado Springs
4th Annual John Wolfe Memorial Award
Rob McDonald from Colorado Springs
2009 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Lonnie Martinez, Craig Hospital, Denver
2009 Practitioner of the Year
Derrick Davis, Swedish Medical Center, Denver
2009 Physician of the Year
Dr. Kent Christopher, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver
3rd Annual John Wolfe Memorial Award
Brenda Crowe, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Denver
2008 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Shawn McNitt, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Lafayette
2008 Practitioner of the Year
Glenn Straley, St. Anthony Central, Denver
2008 Physician of the Year
Dr. James Fisher, Denver Health Hospital, Denver
2nd Annual John Wolfe Memorial Award
Keene Jorgensen, CSRC Patient Chapter President
2007 Leadership Practitioner of the Year
Russell Woodruff, Denver Health Hospital, Denver
2007 Practitioner of the Year
June Nowatzki, St. Anthony Central, Denver
2007 Physician of the Year
Dr. Neale Lange, St. Anthony Central, Denver
1st Annual John Wolfe Memorial Award
Diane Herrick, The Children's Hospital of Denver
2006 Physician of the year:
Dr. Mary Warner, Craig Hospital, Denver
2006 Leadership Practitioner of the Year:
Laurie Ann Archer, RRT, Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs
2006 Practitioner of the Year:
Joan Balik, RRT, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver
2005 Physician of the year:
Dr. Joe Heit, St. Anthony Hospital, Denver
2005 Leadership Practitioner of the Year:
Scott Reistad, RRT, St. Anthony Hospital, Denver
2005 Practitioner of the Year:
Bob Wolken, RRT, Denver Health