AACN Awards

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.

Call for Awards

Apply or submit a nomination for the 2024 AACN Awards and celebrate excellence in nursing education! Deadline is May 15, 2024.

Explore awards below.

The 2024 AACN-Gold Interprofessional in Healthcare Award - A New Honor that celebrates and elevates the collaboration of physicians and nurses. Nominate a pair/team by May 1Nominate a Nurse-Physician Pair for the 2024 AACN-Gold Interprofessional Humanism in Healthcare Award

Nominate a pair who are working collaboratively to deliver humanistic patient care.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing and The Arnold P. Gold Foundation jointly created this new award to celebrate and recognize the impact of interprofessional collaboration between nurses and physicians that has fostered humanism in healthcare. We define humanism in healthcare as collaborative, compassionate and scientifically excellent care that places the interests, values and dignity of all people at the core of every healthcare interaction.

Deadline to submit a nomination: May 1, 2024

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Congratulations to 2024 Award Winners!

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