Adirondack Health has named registered nurse Nickole “Kiki” Andronica as the 25th annual recipient of the Meghan E. Handler “Excellence in Nursing” memorial award. It is given annually to a registered nurse employed by Adirondack Health with one to three years of professional experience. The recipient must show a commitment to improving and expanding their knowledge base, excellent technical skills, and efficiency, as well as demonstrate compassion and rapport with patients’ families, significant others, and colleagues.