Call for Nursing Alumni Award Nominations
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recognizes distinguished alumni, faculty and friends for their significant contributions to the school and the nursing community at large.
The School of Nursing Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes your nominations for Alumni Awards. The awards will be given at the School of Nursing Reunion Brunch on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. As you submit names for consideration for the awards listed below, please include a statement on each nominee and why you believe that person should be honored. The deadline for submission is Friday, July 31, 2009.
The Alumni Award for Clinical Achievement in Nursing
The Alumni Award for Clinical Achievement in Nursing is presented annually to a graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing for outstanding contributions in clinical, patient-centered practice. The honoree is chosen by the Nursing Alumni Association Board of Directors from nominations made by alumni and colleagues.
Award eligibility
-Graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D., or D.N.P.)
-Shown outstanding proficiency in clinical, patient-centered practice
See list of past recipients of this award
The Alumni Award for Excellence in Nursing
The Alumni Award for Excellence in Nursing is presented annually to a graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing who is a national or international leader in nursing issues. The honoree is chosen by the Nursing Alumni Association Board of Directors from nominations made by alumni and colleagues.
Award eligibility
-Graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D. or D.N.P.)
-National or international leader in nursing issues
See list of past recipients of this award
Friend of Nursing
The Friend of Nursing Award recognizes significant local or national contributions or both to the profession of nursing from an individual who is not a nurse or Vanderbilt University School of Nursing alumnus.The honoree is chosen by the Nursing Alumni Association Board of Directors from nominations made by alumni and colleagues.
Award eligibility
-The individual is not a nurse
-The nominee is not a Vanderbilt School of Nursing alumnus
-Has made significant local or national contributions, or both, to the profession of nursing
See list of past recipients of this award
The President’s Award of Distinction
The President’s Award of Distinction is presented to a graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing who is recognized for distinguished contributions to nursing and to the community. The honoree is chosen by the President of the Nursing Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Award eligibility
-Graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D. or D.N.P.)
-Distinguished contributions to nursing and to their communities
See list of past recipients of this award
Honorary Alumnus
The Honorary Alumnus is awarded from time to time by the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Alumni Association in recognition of significant contributions to the School of Nursing by an individual whose academic credentials were obtained elsewhere. The honoree is chosen by the Nursing Alumni Association Board of Directors from nominations made by alumni and colleagues.
Award eligibility
-The nominee is not a Vanderbilt School of Nursing alumnus
-Has made significant contributions to the School of Nursing
-Has obtained academic credentials from another institution
See list of past recipients of this award
Make a Nomination (Form)
In addition to the nomination form, please send via mail or e-mail the following information to Susan Shipley.
- The nominee's current CV
- Additional letters of recommendation in support of your nominee
Send supporting documentation by August 1, 2009 to:
Nursing Alumni Awards Nomination
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Alumni Association
2525 West End Avenue, Suite 450
Nashville, TN 37203
Awardee Selection
All nominees will be considered by the Awards Committee of the Nursing Alumni Association. Awards will be presented during the Nursing Reunion Brunch in October 2009.
