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2025 Saha Awards for Cardiovascular Research and Education

We are pleased to announce the following winners for 2025.

  • University of Kentucky Nursing Student Award - Jessica Borzansky
  • University of Kentucky Medical Student Award - Olivia Hage
  • Eastern Kentucky Nursing Student - Katherine Maupin
  • Paula Fritz, RN Award for Patient Education - Jimer Battaile

Award Categories

  • University of Kentucky Medical Student Award - The eligible student must be currently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and must demonstrate an interest in cardiovascular medicine. 
  • University of Kentucky Nursing Student Award - The eligible student must be enrolled in the University of Kentucky Nursing Program and must demonstrate an interest in cardiovascular nursing.    
  • Eastern Kentucky Nursing Student Award - To be eligible for this award, the student can be enrolled in any nursing program but must be training in a medical facility in Eastern Kentucky and must demonstrate an active interest in cardiovascular nursing.   
  • Paula Fritz, RN Patient Education Award - This award is given to a care provider or team that strive to enrich cardiovascular patient education. A brief explanation of their approach to patient education and motivation to inform must be provided. 

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Saha Awards Committee Members

Alan Daugherty, PhD, DSc, Chair 
Charles Griffith, MD 
Gia Mudd-Martin, PhD, MPH, RN
Wally Whiteheart, PhD