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Excellence in Nursing Award runs on an annual cycle.

Excellence in Nursing Award

Karma for Cara Inc

Foundation Annual Healthcare Grants Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Focus Areas: Recognition of outstanding nurses and healthcare professionals

Program Description

Karma for Cara recognizes leaders in service and unsung heroes through the Excellence in Nursing Award program. The award honors nurses who demonstrate exceptional skills, compassion, caring nature, and dedication to their patients and hospitals.

Award Recipients

The program has expanded beyond its original focus to include nurses at multiple institutions:

Johns Hopkins Hospital (historically awarded during Kimmel Cancer Center One Night, One Show, One Cause annual event)
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at University of Maryland Medical Center

Why This Award Matters

According to Eric Becker, "Cara knew and appreciated the incredible role that highly trained and committed nurses play in patient care. She was very concerned that her nurses felt appreciated and recognized as heroes.

Recent Honorees (2015)

Sue Ramzy, BSN, RN - Senior Clinical Nurse, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (40 years of service)
Harold Hardinger, BSN, RN - Senior Clinical Nurse, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (40 years of service)