APRN Excellence Award

The APRN Excellence Award honors the outstanding contributions made by a advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) to the field of neonatal nursing through exemplary practice, leadership, service, and education.

The nomination period for the 2024 Awards is March 25—May 24, 2024.

Apply Now

Candidates will be able to meet the following criteria:

• Excellence in the practice and art of the APRN.
• Support and development of APRN functionality through role modeling, education, and mentorship.
• Creativity in managing and negotiating the complexity of APRN practice.
• Commitment to advancing the neonatal nursing practice by leadership contributions made at local, state, or national level.

Nomination and Selection Process:

NANN members can nominate a peer or self-nominate themselves for the APRN Excellence Award. Nominations must include one letter of recommendation and a CV. Submitted applications are shared with the APRN Award Selection Committee. Committee members review and score the applicants based on their ability to meet the award's criteria. View a template for the letter of recommendation here.

Recognition and Reimbursement:

The awardee will receive complimentary conference registration, airfare/ground transportation stipend of $500, housing stipend of $500, and a trophy at NANN's Annual Conference.

2023 Recipient:

2023 - Tracey Bell DNP, APRN, NNP-BC