Congratulations to Sara J. Fauls, MSN, CRNA, of UPMC Presbyterian, on being selected as a 2024 Cameos of Caring® award recipient. Sara joins a distinguished group of nursing professionals recognized for their exceptional clinical practice and leadership. The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing will honor her at the Cameos of Caring Awards Gala on Saturday, November 9, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
The Cameos of Caring Program & Awards Gala, originally created to celebrate outstanding bedside nurses in acute care hospitals, has grown to recognize excellence across the diverse fields of nursing. Since its inception in 1999, the program has expanded to honor achievements in research, education, and nursing leadership, reflecting the ongoing commitment by the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing to advancing the profession.
Recipients of the award stand out as exceptional practitioners and role models within their facilities and the wider nursing community. Their contributions extend beyond bedside care to include impactful work in research, education, and administration, demonstrating the multifaceted nature of nursing excellence.
Each facility carries out its own selection process for the award, highlighting the unique and significant contributions of individual nurses. This personalized recognition underscores the recipients' unwavering dedication to patient care and their leadership in the ever-evolving field of nursing.