Indiana Members Credit Union is celebrating National Nurse and Teacher Appreciation week May 4-8, 2026!
We recognize and appreciate the impact these essential workers have on our community. Thank you to those who nominated. We received an incredible amount of nominations for many deserving nurses and teachers. Thank you for your service, dedication and commitment.
Below are the 2026 winners of IMCU's National Nurse and Teacher Appreciation, each receiving a $500 Mastercard® gift card!
Winners will be announced on social media during the week of May 4, 2026. Be sure to follow IMCU on all social channels so you do not miss the announcement.
Nurse Spotlight:
Lynda Copeland - Edgewood Early Childhood Center
"Every day, she wakes up determined to provide for her family while giving her patients the highest level of care. Her loyalty to her employer and the physicians she supports is matched only by her commitment to the Evansville community."
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Teacher Spotlight:
Traci Newcomer - North Elementary School
"Even after more than 20 years of teaching, Mrs. Newcomer still walks into her classroom with the same passion and heart she had on day one. Her light never fades. She brings stability, joy, and a sense of belonging to every student who crosses her path. And what amazes me most is that she remembers all of them. She cares deeply, intentionally, and genuinely and her former students absolutely remember and appreciate the impact she has had on their lives."
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Nurse Spotlight:
Lynn Lawson - Riley Hospital for Children
"As health care continues to evolve and is constantly changing, Lynn provides a level of continuity and stability that comes from her decades of experience and wisdom serving patients at Riley Hospital for Children."
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Teacher Spotlight:
Regina Neal - Central Elementary School
"Earlier through this current school year, her mother had only fallen ill, and she took the time to be an aid to her mother while creating lesson plans for her substitute teacher with certain curriculum she wanted her students to be equipped with, and when she returned, she jumped in and hasn’t missed a beat."
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Nurse Spotlight:
Kiera Jackson - Ascension St. Vincent
"Kiera approaches each situation with patience, empathy, and professionalism, even in high-pressure environments. She advocates fiercely for her patients, supports families during vulnerable moments, and carries herself with grace and integrity at all times."
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Teacher Spotlight:
Danny Struck – Jeffersonville High School
"Danny realized the long term impact he could have on students. He started a strength and conditioning course at his school with only 40 students where he taught them to push themselves, not just physically, but also mentally and in their aspirations. Through the class he incorporated taking the fortitude gained to seek out opportunities outside of the classroom and apply that strength to seek openings into their futures in trades, military, or college."
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Nurse Spotlight:
Dominyse Davis - Rejuvenate Munice
"Dominyse cares for all of her patients and will run to aide anyone who is in need. Dominyse has truly found her calling, and I see why she graduated at the top of her class with honors."
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Teacher Spotlight:
Danielle Grehn - Southport High School
"Danielle is a friend and teacher at Southport High School. She has always put her students first and works hard to make every student feel special. She is very active in her community and has worked alongside the Chin Community center helping to host events and collect donations for students and families she has taught. She has also hosted multiple foreign exchange students in her home over the years while bringing them with her to Southport High School to experience American high school."
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Nurse Spotlight:
Adrienne Asher – IU Health University Hospital
"What stands out most is her passion. The way she talks about her patients, the stories she shares, and the pride she takes in even the smallest moments of progress all show that nursing isn’t just her job, it’s who she is. She advocates fiercely, listens fully, and shows up with her whole heart every single day."
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Teacher Spotlight:
Amber Mullin – Edgewood Early Childhood Center
"Amber gives everything she has to the children she serves. Recognizing her extraordinary compassion, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment would be a meaningful way to honor the impact she makes every single day."
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