Honourary Membership received on April 15, 2025

On behalf of Ethel Warbinek and board members, I am pleased to nominate Lenore Radom for Honourary Membership with the British Columbia History of Nursing Society. Lenore has been a longstanding member of the board in various positions, and lately as Vice-President and Chair of the Website Committee.  

As Ethel Warbinek wrote, we recognize Lenore for the years she has diligently worked on the development and maintenance of multiple versions of the website. From its humble beginnings, it has evolved into an incredible site – viewed by many worldwide. The constant updates require hours of diligent work from adding blog posts and meeting updates, to adding new pages of History, Bio files and more. Lenore has spent hundreds of hours not only assisting our webmaster in developing new versions of the site, but also making sure it is up to date for our members and for the public. In addition to the website, Lenore has been active in other activities. For years, she has managed Programs and distribution of the newsletter. Lenore has been a member from our early beginnings and a loyal advocate for the preservation of our history. 

Lenore began her nursing career as an LPN and in 1972, graduated from Royal Jubilee Hospital School of 

Nursing. After graduation and subsequent employment at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, she worked at BC Children’s Hospital and Richmond General Hospital for 10 years before becoming an assistant instructor with the Richmond School Board. Lenore served in many capacities during her seventeen years on the Richmond Delta Chapter of RNABC – was president for more than 12 years. She was awarded Honourary Membership in the RNABC in 1977. Her volunteer work includes teaching Breast Self-Examination. She is very proud of her aboriginal heritage and has her certificate of Indian Status.  

Lenore’s dedication and commitment to the BCHNS will continue to strengthen nursing history and honour its past. We wholeheartedly nominate you Lenore, in recognition of your many contributions in support of the purposes of the BC History of Nursing society!  

Nomination written by Geertje Boschma, President BCHNS on behalf of Ethel Warbinek & board members