2026 ANA-NY Awards Nominations

Nursing Education Award

The ANA-NY Nursing Education Award recognizes a nurse educator who has significantly influenced nursing education through innovation, curriculum development, evidence-based teaching strategies, and mentorship.

Criteria:

• At least five (5) years of full-time experience as a nurse educator in an academic setting
  
  
• At least a Master’s degree in nursing
  
  
• Demonstrated evidence of significant contributions to innovations in teaching and learning, faculty development, and curriculum design
  
  
• Acted as a mentor and role model for junior faculty and/or students
  
  

Nursing Practice – Later Career Award

The ANA-NY Nursing Practice Award recognizes excellence in direct patient care by a nurse at any level of practice (RN, APRN, or nurse administrator). The recipient exemplifies compassion, expertise, and sustained professional leadership.

Criteria:

• At least five (5) years of full-time experience as a nurse clinician
  
  
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in nursing
  
  
• Demonstrated contribution to improved quality of patient care
  
  
• Recognized for excellence in practice
  
  
• Modeled holistic, culturally sensitive care
  
  

Scholarship Award

The ANA-NY Scholarship Award recognizes a nurse who has made significant contributions to the scholarship of discovery, integration, teaching, and/or application. The scholarship must be peer-reviewed and disseminated beyond the local and state level.

Criteria:

• Publication of at least ten (10) peer-reviewed articles or chapters within the last five (5) years
  
  
• Demonstrated impact of scholarship on practice, education, administration, or policy
  
  
• Recognized thought leadership (e.g., keynote speaker, award-winning publication)
  
  
• Demonstrated mentorship in area of expertise
  
  

Hall of Fame Award

The ANA-NY Hall of Fame Award recognizes a member who has made sustained, life-long contributions to ANA-NY and to the profession of nursing in New York State.

Criteria:

• • Consistent record of outstanding leadership affecting health and well-being in New York State
    
    
  • Recognized and respected leader in nursing and healthcare
    
    
  • Impact at the state level at minimum (may include national or global impact)
    
    
  • Contributions of enduring value to the profession

Excellence in nursing happens every day in classrooms, clinical settings, research environments, and communities across our state.

The ANA-NY Awards:

• Elevate outstanding professional contributions
  
  
• Recognize leadership and innovation
  
  
• Highlight scholarship and impact
  
  
• Inspire the next generation of nurses
  
  
• Strengthen the visibility of our profession
  
  

When we recognize excellence, we strengthen nursing in New York.

• Nominee must be a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
  
  
• Must practice or have practiced in New York State
  
  
• Must be a current ANA-NY member (unless otherwise noted)
  
  
• Current ANA-NY Directors are not eligible

1. Review the award criteria carefully.
2. Complete the nomination form.
3. Submit all required supporting documentation before the deadline.
   

Deadline: April 3, 2026

Questions?

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