The Alabama Nurses Foundation will honor six distinguished health care leaders as the 2025 class of the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on November 12 at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa and will be hosted by the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing.

Founded in March 2001 by the Capstone College of Nursing’s Board of Visitors, “the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame was created to honor nurses and others who, through their work and accomplishments, have brought honor and fame to the profession of nursing and the state of Alabama,” said the press release.

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Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame 2025 Class

Charles Faulkner

Faulkner dedicated more than four decades to health care administration, serving in leadership roles across Mississippi and Alabama.

Lisa Mestas

Mestas has devoted more than 50 years to nursing, leadership, and education, shaping health care delivery through clinical excellence and mentorship.

Paula Midyette

Midyette is a board-certified clinical nurse specialist and adjunct faculty member at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing.

Dr. Suzanne Prevost

Prevost has built a distinguished career in nursing education, leadership, and global advocacy. She served as dean of the Capstone College of Nursing at The University of Alabama for 10 years, after which she transitioned to a faculty role.

BJ Scharath

Scharath has dedicated more than five decades to advancing nursing practice, education, and health care leadership. She has held a wide range of clinical, administrative, and academic roles throughout her career.

Dr. Felecia G. Wood

Wood has spent more than four decades advancing nursing practice, education, and research through rural health advocacy. Torn between careers in nursing and teaching, she ultimately combined both, becoming a nurse educator committed to improving health outcomes for underserved populations.

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