The Professional Nursing Awards celebrate and recognize individual nurses who excel in the areas of leadership, practice, education, and community service. The Center for Nursing Excellence believes nurses deserve to be recognized for their exceptional contributions to the profession of nursing. We encourage everyone to submit a nomination for one or more of the following Professional Nursing Recognition Award categories:
Professional Nursing Awards:
- Betty Casali Transformational Leadership
- Advancement of Nursing Practice
- Excellence in Nursing Education
- Outstanding Community Service
- Excellence in Advanced Practice
Hospital Week Awards:
Nomination Process:
- Please select the award above to access the guidelines and nomination form. Supportive information may be attached and is encouraged.
- Deadline to submit nominations and supportive information is Friday, March 20, 2026.
IMPORTANT: Nominations will not be accepted after this date. NO EXCEPTIONS
AWARDS CELEBRATION:
The Center for Nursing Excellence announced the award winners and celebrate all award nominees on May 7, 2025.
Winners of the 2025 Professional Nursing Awards, from left: Outstanding Community Service – Amelia Hernandez, RN, Neurology Center; Advancement of Nursing Practice – Candice Henderson, RN IV, Neonatal ICU; Betty Casali Transformational Leadership – Deborah Hutts, RN, nursing director for PreOp and PACU; Excellence in Advanced Practice – Brandi Duncan, an APRN at The Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital; Excellence in Nursing Education – Nathan Ernst, RN, from the Emergency Department.