Criteria for Nominees
- Any TRUST member who demonstrates mentor attributes including: being a connector; strong communicator; sharing wisdom; modeling or supporting work/life integration; having integrity/authenticity; and being accessible/ approachable.
- Attributes should be demonstrated, exhibited, taught, confirmed, visible, “lived”
- Recognized as being an inspiration, and positively impacting the professional development and career trajectory of others.
This award is based on the experiences of the nominee’s formal and informal mentees, not the mentor’s personal career achievements. Anyone (member or not) may nominate someone for the award, but each nominee should be a current TRUST member.
Why Reward Mentors?
Mentorship, both formal and informal, can be an important ingredient to work/life integration, career success and trajectory — yet it is often something that, while prized by recipients, is rarely rewarded. In 2016, the TRUST established the Mentor of the Year Award to highlight the importance and skill of mentorship and the powerful impact a single person can have on the lives of many. The award is presented annually to a TRUST member who positively affects others via the demonstrated mentorship qualities.
2023 Mentor of the Year – announced soon!
2022 Mentor of the Year – Diane Nanstad
We are pleased to announce this year’s Mentor of the Year award winner is Diane Nanstad, Senior Health Network Strategy Executive at Oracle (formerly Cerner).
Diane has dedicated most of her career to health care and has served as both a leader and mentor to many women in the industry. She also currently serves as a Co-Chair of the TRUST’s Programming Committee. For those of you who know her, Diane has a huge heart and non-stop dedication to the advancement of talented women.
Diane had multiple nominations for 2022, and just some of her key attributes include:
- Serving as sound counsel and was instrumental in helping mentee make a significant career change
- Consistently connecting others, generously introducing people to one another to build community and stronger networks for everyone
- Showing up as authentic and reliable. She goes above and beyond and does what she says she’s going to do.
- Being a sincere listener, easy to talk to and understanding of backgrounds and situations.
Join the TRUST in congratulating Diane on this latest recognition. BRAVO!
Other Mentor of the Year Award Winners by Year:
2021: Colleen Askvig
2020: Jeannine Rivet
2019: Pamela Stegora Axberg
2018: Danielle Hansen
2017: Samantha Hanson
2016: Jill Johnson