3RNET presents three awards at our Annual Conference each year: the Moskol Leadership Award, the Kennedy-Kafer Service Award, and the Tim Skinner 3RNET Scholarship Award.
Fredric Moskol Leadership Award
The Fredric Moskol 3RNET Leadership Award is presented to a person who possesses outstanding leadership abilities, supports the mission of 3RNET, responds compassionately to the healthcare needs of rural and underserved populations, and does so with a collaborative and compassionate spirit. 3RNET's Board of Directors selects the Moskol Leadership Award recipient. The first Moskol Leadership Award was presented in 2013.
Kennedy-Kafer Service Award
The Kennedy-Kafer Service Award is presented to a 3RNET member who demonstrates the same passion, dedication, and loyalty toward 3RNET's mission as the awards namesakes: Nikki Kennedy-Kafer and Jerry Kafer. 3RNET staff members select the Kennedy-Kafer Service Award recipient. The first Kennedy-Kafer Service Award was presented in 2014.
Tim Skinner 3RNET Scholarship Award
The Tim Skinner 3RNET Scholarship Award is presented to a 3RNET organizational or associate member seeking to attend 3RNET’s Annual Conference. Throughout his tenure as 3RNET Executive Director (2005 – 2012) Tim encouraged members to attend 3RNET’s main in-person education offering: the 3RNET Annual Conference. He understood the importance of in-person networking and education. This scholarship is a way for this part of Tim’s legacy to continue. 3RNET staff select the recipient of this scholarship. The first Skinner Scholarship was given out in 2019.
Fredric Moskol Leadership Award
The Fredric Moskol 3RNET Leadership Award is presented to a person who possesses outstanding leadership abilities, supports the mission of 3RNET, responds compassionately to the healthcare needs of rural and underserved populations, and does so with a collaborative and compassionate spirit. 3RNET's Board of Directors selects the Moskol Leadership Award recipient. The first Moskol Leadership Award was presented in 2013.
Kennedy-Kafer Service Award
The Kennedy-Kafer Service Award is presented to a 3RNET member who demonstrates the same passion, dedication, and loyalty toward 3RNET's mission as the awards namesakes: Nikki Kennedy-Kafer and Jerry Kafer. 3RNET staff members select the Kennedy-Kafer Service Award recipient. The first Kennedy-Kafer Service Award was presented in 2014.
Tim Skinner 3RNET Scholarship Award
The Tim Skinner 3RNET Scholarship Award is presented to a 3RNET organizational or associate member seeking to attend 3RNET’s Annual Conference. Throughout his tenure as 3RNET Executive Director (2005 – 2012) Tim encouraged members to attend 3RNET’s main in-person education offering: the 3RNET Annual Conference. He understood the importance of in-person networking and education. This scholarship is a way for this part of Tim’s legacy to continue. 3RNET staff select the recipient of this scholarship. The first Skinner Scholarship was given out in 2019.