Samford University (SU) nursing student John Derrick of Birmingham received an Alabama League for Nursing Lamplighter Award.
The annual award recognizes a person who has made outstanding contributions to the nursing profession and society.
Derrick was cited for his commitment to leadership and service, including activities beyond the classroom.
As a member of SU’s advisory board for Perry County, he has been involved in the area’s health-care ministry opportunities and is part of a long-range rural county poverty initiative.
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