The Jane Norbeck Distinguished Service Award
Since 1984, the Jane Norbeck Distinguished Service Award has honored graduates of the UCSF School of Nursing who have made significant contributions to their profession.
These remarkable alumni have demonstrated service and/or leadership that has contributed to the growth and development of the UCSF School of Nursing and/or the profession.
The award is named for Jane Norbeck, an alumna of the Master's Class of 1971 and PhD Class of 1975, and the Dean of the School of Nursing from 1989 through 2000.
Honor Roll of Award Recipients
2026: Jessica Zègre-Hemsey, MSN ’06, PhD ’11, RN
2025: Jian Zhang, MSN ’92, DNP
2024: Pauline Chin, BSN ’78, MSN ’92
2023: Naomi Schapiro, MS ’96, PhD ’12, PNP
2022: Schola Matovu, PhD ’17, RN
2021: Suzanne Bakken, MSN ’80, PhD ’89
2020: Marilyn Chow, BSN ’70, MSN ’72, PhD ’82
2019: Ruth Malone, BSN ’89, MSN ’91, PhD ’95, RN
2018: Linda Franck, PhD ’95, FRCPCH, FAAN, RN
2017: Patricia McFarland, BSN ’84, MSN ’85
2016: Linda Sarna, PhD ’89, FAAN, RN
2015: Pat Jackson Allen, MSN ’69, RN, PNP
2014: Ann Knebel, PhD ’90, RN, FAAN
2013: Catherine Gilliss, PhD ’83, RN, FAAN
2012: Martha (Marti) Buffum, BSN ’69, MSN ’70, PhD ’92
2011: Patricia S.A. Sparacino, MSN ’74, PhD ’06, RN
2010: Maria Williams O’Rourke, MSN ’73, PhD ’80, RN
2009: Kathleen Puntillo, MSN ’78, DNS ’91, RN
2008: Mary Dilley Piper, BSN ’59, MSN ’92, RN
2007: Centennial Wall of Fame Inductees
2006: Patricia E. Benner, MSN ’70, PhD, FAAN, RN
2005: Kathleen A. Dracup, PhD ’82, FAAN, FNP, RN
2004: Patricia Underwood, PhD ’78, FAAN, RN
2003: Jane Norbeck, MSN ’71, PhD ’75, FAAN
2002: Recognition of the Ten Year Anniversary of the MEPN Program
2001: Hiroko Minami, DNSc ’82, MPH, RN
2000: Katharyn Antle May, MSN ’76, DNSc ’78
1999: Jennie Chin Hansen, MSN ’71, RN
1998: Frances “Pat” Kessler, BSN ’58, RN
1997: Marsha D. Fowler, MDiv, MSN ’73, PhD, FAAN, RN
1996: Shirley Sears Chater, MSN ’60, PhD, FAAN, RN
1995: Phyllis Noerager Stern, MSN ’71, PhD ’76, FAAN, NAP, RN
1994: Virginia Tilden, MSN ’71, DNSc ’81
1993: Barbara Braden, MSN ’75
1992: Marilyn P. Chow, BSN ’69, MSN ’72, PhD ’82
1991: Carolyn L. Murdaugh, BSN ’76, MSN ’78
1990: Anna M. Shannon, DNSc ’70
1989: Patricia C. Pothier, BSN ’48, MSN ’65, FAAN
1988: Joyce Takano-Stone, MSN ’67
1987: Ann Hill, BSN ’40
1986: Helen Chesterman, BSN ’28
1985: Dr. Rosemary Ellis, BSN ’44
1984: Irene Pope, BSN ’47