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The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has a long tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in support of the nursing profession. Learn more about AACN's awards and past recipients below.
Teaching Award Nominations Due May 15
Practice Award Nominations Due May 15
DEI Award Nominations Due May 15
Student Award Nominations Due June 2
AACN Advocate of the Year Award
CNL Educator Award
CNL Vanguard Award
ELNEC Awards
Geraldine “Polly” Bednash Lectureship Award
Individual Membership Awards
The John P. McGovern Invitational Lectureship Award
Lois Capps Policy Luminary Award
Sister Bernadette Armiger Award
2022 Exemplary Practice Partnership Award - Rush University
2022 Exemplary Practice Partnership Award - Illinois State University
2022 Exemplary Practice Partnership Award - Grand Valley State University
2022 New Era Award
2022 John P. McGovern Lectureship Award
2022 Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award - Private Universities
2022 Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award - Academic Health Centers
2022 Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award - Liberal Arts Colleges
2022 Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award - Public Universities
2022 Emeritus Membership Award
2022 Sister Bernadette Armiger Award