Awards for Alumni and Faculty
Who deserves special recognition for their hard work and accomplishments? Which instructor has a great idea that will make nursing education a more meaningful experience? How can students be encouraged to pursue nursing research?
The awards programs sponsored by the Nursing Alumni Association present the perfect opportunity to publicly recognize U.Va. nursing alumni and faculty who are making extraordinary contributions to the profession and to our communities, or to enrich nursing education by promoting innovation in the classroom or through research.
See who has received these awards in previous years.
Alumni Recognition Awards
Each year at Reunions the Nursing Alumni Association presents awards to recognize the achievements of outstanding alumni. Our graduates continue to distinguish themselves beyond the University's Grounds. Many have become leaders in education, research, clinical settings, government, and industry. See who has received these awards in previous years.
The annual deadline for receipt of nominations is March 15, but nominations are accepted throughout the year, as outlined on the individual award guidelines and instructions.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Awarded annually to an alumna or alumnus who has demonstrated outstanding contributions in one or more of the following areas: teaching and scholarship, leadership, research, clinical practice, and contributions to the Nursing Alumni Association.
Distinguished Alum guidelines
Young Alumni Award
Awarded annually to an alumna or alumnus who graduated in the past ten years and who is recognized for significant contributions to nursing practice, scholarship, teaching, research, or leadership beyond what is expected of young alumni. The recipient shows promise for developing new dimensions and directions in nursing. Letters of nomination should also include how the nominee's service to the profession of nursing is innovative or special, and if it is likely to be continuous and sustaining.
Young Alumni Guidelines
Faculty Recognition Awards
Each year the School of Nursing Alumni Association sponsors a faculty award and cash prize to recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research, and/or service with an emphasis on outstanding teaching and contributions to the School of Nursing and the University of Virginia. The funding for these awards comes from the School of Nursing Centennial Faculty Award.
Nominations are reviewed by an awards committee composed of nursing alumni (chaired by the Alumni Council Awards Coordinator), with input from a review committee within the School of Nursing. Recipients are recognized at the May Pinning ceremony and receive their awards at the Family Weekend ceremony the following fall.
Nominations for these awards are due annually on March 15.
Distinguished Professor Award
Faculty members who are tenured or on the tenure track and who hold at least a 50% appointment with the School of Nursing are eligible.
Distinguished Prof Guidelines
Excellence in Teaching Award
Faculty members with teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate program (traditional BSN, Second Degree, RN-BSN) and/or in clinical teaching (undergraduate and graduate level) are eligible. Candidates must hold at least a 50% appointment in the School of Nursing.
Excellence in Teaching Guidelines
Faculty Leadership Award
Any faculty member within the School of Nursing with at least a 50% appointment to the School of Nursing and faculty members with less than a 50% appointment who have successfully petitioned for voting privileges within the Faculty Organization are eligible.
Faculty Leadership Award Guidelines
Research Awards for Faculty
The Center for Nursing Research coordinates applications and selection of the following awards: