Each year since 2004, NMIC has given awards to providers with high immunization rates. In addition, NMIC recognizes individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond to improve immunizations in New Mexico.
To nominate someone for an award, download the nomination form here: Nomination Form
Below are the Immunization Champions for New Mexico.
2022
Leslie Berry
Angela Owens
Julie Weston
Presbyterian Medical Group Rio Rancho Pediatrics
2021
Andrea Romero
Kathryn Cruz
Joelle Jacobs
Jody Wagner
Amy Bachyrycz
Dale Tinker
Gabriella Blakey
2020
Melissa Martinez, MD
2019
Renee Despres
Cynthia "Sunny" Miller, RN
2018
Brian Etheridge, MD
Santa Clara Health Center Nursing Staff
2017
Beatriz Vela, RN
Thomas Butler
Carrie Tingley Hospital Pediatrics Clinic
2016
Deborah Baca, RN
Dolores Coronado, RN
Drew Klinger
Jenny Romero, RN
Eleanor Short, MA
Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD
Lisa Leahigh, MSN, MPH, RN
Christine Long, MSN, BSN, RN
School Nurses, Farmington Municipal Schools
2014
Bebe Han, PhD, MD
Tina McNeese
Nadine Sena, MA
PMG Pediatrics
2013
Jody Belding, RN
Terri Von Wolff
Michelle Woodruff, RN
APhA-ASP/SSHP UNM College of Pharmacy
2012
Francine Olmstead, MD
Gretchen Jaramillo
Christy Chapman, RN
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Care Van Program
2011
Annie Kornegay, RN
Joanne Ray, DO
Ben Archer Health Centers
2010
Leslie Easom Jones
Lance Chilton, MD
Deborah McCullough, RN
2009
Cheri Dotson, RN, BSN, MA
Clarissa Gallegos, LPN
Debby Hanus, RN
2008
Sidney Kistin, RN
Robert Romero
Carol Larez, RN
2007
John Hartoon
Roseanne Gallegos
Sofia Eaton
2006
Michael Nelson, MD
Helen Hall, RN
Michel Disco, PharmD
2005
Ken Campbell
Melissa Dietz, CMA
Geri Nez, RN, FNP
2004
William Atkinson, MD
Millicent Aproda, RN
Jaqueline Lewis
Barak Wolff