John Barry Award of Excellence

The John Barry Award of Excellence is presented annually at the Northwest Kidney Kids Gala & Auction to honor professionals whose outstanding service has made a meaningful difference in the lives of children with kidney disease.

The award is named in honor of Dr. John Barry, a pioneering figure in kidney transplantation and a cornerstone of Oregon's medical community. Dr. Barry joined OHSU as a faculty member in 1973 and went on to serve as Director of Kidney Transplantation for over three decades, helping shape the field of renal transplantation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Dr. Barry's lifelong dedication to kidney health, patient care, and medical education reflects the very values this award celebrates, and his legacy continues to inspire the work we do for Kidney Kids and their families every day.

2026 Nancy Hester, RDN/LD
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Hemodialysis Unit Dietitian
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2025
Douglas Norman, MD
In recognition of excellence in Transplantation Medicine

2024
Mary Wright MSN, FNP
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Nephrology

2023
Sandra Iragorri, MD
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Nephrology

2022
Steven Skoog, MD
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Urology

2021
Amira Al-Uzri, MD. MCS
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Nephrology

2020
Dr. Jeanne Mowry
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Nephrology

2019
Dornald Myles HTL (ASCP), QIHC
In recognition of excellence in Histopathology on behalf of children with kidney disease

2018
Dr. Randall Jenkins, MD
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Nephrology

2017
Dr. Ali Olyaei, Pharm.D
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Kidney Transplant Pharmacology.

2016
Pamela Winters, RN CNN
Excellence in Pediatric Diaylsis Nursing Care

2015
Regina Klein, RN, BSN, CCTC
In recognition of excellence in Living Donor Advocacy.

2014
Linda Phelan, RD, CSR, LD
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Renal Nutrition.

2013
Liz Bryan RN, BSN, CNN & Arlene Corneil RN, BSN, CNN
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Dialysis Nursing Care.

2012
Donald Houghton, MD
In recognition of excellence in Renal Pathology.

2011
Debbie Wachsmuth, RN
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Renal Transplant Nursing.

2010
Duane Bolster, RN
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Dialysis Nursing Care.

2009
Ed Tank, MD
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Urology.

2007
John Barry, MD
In recognition of excellence in Pediatric Renal Transplantation.

Premio a la Excelencia John Barry

Este premio se entrega anualmente en la Gala & Auction de Northwest Kidney Kids para honrar a profesionales cuyo servicio sobresaliente ha marcado una diferencia significativa en la vida de niños con enfermedad renal.

El premio lleva el nombre del Dr. John Barry, una figura pionera en el trasplante de riñón y un pilar de la comunidad médica de Oregon. El Dr. Barry se unió a OHSU como miembro de la facultad en 1973 y se desempeñó como director de trasplante de riñón durante más de tres décadas, contribuyendo a dar forma al campo del trasplante renal en el noroeste del Pacífico y más allá.
La dedicación de toda la vida del Dr. Barry a la salud renal, la atención al paciente y la educación médica refleja los mismos valores que este premio celebra — y su legado continúa inspirando el trabajo que realizamos cada día para los Kidney Kids y sus familias.