Connie Gescheidt, director of education and training at Hospice by the Sea, Inc., recently received the “Woman of Distinction 2008 in Education” award from Soroptimist International of Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach.

Paula J. Alderson, president and CEO, Hospice by the Sea, Inc. stated, “Connie Gescheidt, a visionary in nursing, is a woman of integrity, innovation and excellence in her dedication to healthcare, and selfless drive toward quality of care. She uses her business acumen with articulate delivery, clear thinking and creative approach to problem solving to deliver successful outcomes. Connie’s demonstrated leadership through participation with the academic community, medical society, Department of Elder Affairs, Palm Healthcare Foundation and nursing societies has resulted in improving thousands of lives in our community.”