Some direct quotations from some of the nursing students at St. Thomas University who nominated Dr. Joseph for this prestigious award:

"Words aren't enough to express my sentiments towards my mentor, Dr. Magdaleina V. Joseph, Director of the BSN Program who has been one of my greatest supporters; she has uplifted me and encouraged me in my time of needs and has guided me through the darkness when I felt like giving up."
"To Dr. Joseph, thank you for always being available. When I needed last minute recommendation letters, I knew I could count on you. Thank you for your dedication, commitment, mentorship, help, and patience."
"Dr. Joseph, who even though her name may be last on this list, her name was the first one that came to my mind when I thought of the members of the faculty that had been there for me, pushing me along and advocating for me and my fellow members of Cohort One, through thick and thin Dr. Joseph stuck with me and my classmates, through our darkest hours, even to her detriment, ensuring that both the members of Cohort One and I were always treated fairly, and for that, I have no appropriate way to thank her."
"There were also the school faculty and staff who were not shy to guide us in the right way. They are disciplined and do not accept any lesser version of their students. I quickly realized that they had our best interests at heart especially the program director, Dr. Magdaleina Joseph, whose compassion and guidance helped me immensely."