On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the DOM Well-Being Council hosted the Inaugural Department of Medicine Awards Ceremony at the Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC).
The Hematology Division is pleased to announce that Nicole Gaudin, Clinical Research Coordinator, is the recipient of the 2026 Department of Medicine Leadership Award. This award recognizes staff who make a significant impact through vision, innovations, and inspiration of others.
We are also proud of the additional colleagues from the Division who were nominated for DOM awards. We are grateful for the dedication and passion these team members bring to the Hematology Division.
Community Builder Award: Honors faculty who have made significant efforts to improve the quality of life for members of the community in their role in the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine.
Anna Baker
Long-Haul Award: Honors staff who have had sustained effort and dedication with enduring impact over a long-term period in their role (>5yrs) in their role in the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine.
Riley Eyster
Rookie of the Year Award: Honors staff who have had a significant impact during their first year in their role in the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine.
Tammy Matuska
Professionalism Award: Honors staff who uphold high standards or ethics, integrity, and codes of conduct in their role in the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine.
Long-Haul Award: Honors staff who have had sustained effort and dedication with enduring impact over a long-term period in their role (>5yrs) in their role in the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine.
Kelly Roth
Unsung Hero Award: Honors staff who have made consistent efforts to go “above and beyond” without seeking or expecting recognition in their role in the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine.
Excellence in Education Award: Honors faculty for their dedication to consistent teaching/training of others in their role in the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine.
Distinguished Mentor Award: Honors faculty who have demonstrated exceptional effort to enhance development and success of mentees in their role in the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine.
View all Department of Medicine award recipients here.