Chamberlain Alumni Awards

Recognize and celebrate the inspiring achievements of Chamberlain alumni
Five Chamberlain Alumni taking a photo during an awards ceremony

Each year, we recognize three graduates that exhibit Chamberlain Care® in action. Nominations open in early 2026. In the meantime, read about the 2025 winners. 

Annual Alumni Awards Overview 

Nominations Closed

The Awards honor exceptional leaders, promising professionals, and dedicated community advocates. 

Celebrate 2025 Award Winners

Graduates have a range of professional experiences, expertise, and community passion. The awards showcase three special people who are making a big difference. 

Shannon Whittington

Distinguished Career in Nursing Award: Shannon Whittington, DNP ’22

Driven by compassion, Dr. Shannon Whittington is a nurse, healthcare educator, award-winning book author, and speaker. 

Read Dr. Whittington's Story

Alumni Commit-to-Care Service Award: Rachell Dumas, BSN ’16

A nurse, entrepreneur, and advocate, Rachell Dumas is celebrated for her innovation and dedication to service.

Read Rachell's Story
Rachell Dumas
malone murrell

Emerging Caregiver Award: Jann Malone Murrell, MSN ’24 

Malone Murrell is honored for his dedication to patient care, research, and his commitment to growing as a leader.

Read Malone's Story
Distinguished Career in Nursing Award

Recognizes a nursing leader with over 10 years of experience, exemplary clinical practice and has mentored others.

Alumni Commit-to-Care Service Award

Honors a graduate dedicated to service and whose work has benefited communities locally, nationally or globally.

Emerging Caregiver Award

 Acknowledges an alumnus early in their career who is creating meaningful impact and inspiring future progress.

Our Caring Previous Alumni Award Winners

Dr. Ahnyel Burkes, DNP ’19 | Emerging Caregiver Award 2022

Jamerson Holloway BSN ’18, DNP ’22 | Commit-to-Care Service Award 2022

Dr. Melani Bell BSN ’12, MSN ’14, DNP ’17 | Distinguished Career in Nursing Award 2022

Michael Tellier BSN ’19 | Emerging Caregiver Award 2023 

Saidat Oluwatuyi BSN ’17 | Commit-to-Care Service Award 2023

Ella Goss BSN ’10, MSN ’12 | Distinguished Career in Nursing Award 2023

Awards Eligibility and Criteria

Candidate Criteria

Nominees must meet award criteria and may apply to multiple categories; self-nominations are accepted.
 

Office of Alumni Engagement 

Have a question? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@chamberlain.edu