Hal M. Quinn Excellence in Nursing Award

This award was created to honor Hal M. Quinn for his steadfast commitment to The Research Foundation from 1994 to 2004, serving as chair of the board of directors from 2000 to 2004. Mr. Quinn provided exemplary leadership and wisdom during the process to become an independent, self-perpetuating foundation, which was accomplished on April 1, 2003. Mr. Quinn passed away on May 11, 2013.

Frequency: Presented annually

Eligibility

• Must be a full-time LPN, RN, or BSN nurse
• Must be employed at a health care institution
• May be nominated by a colleague or peer

Selection Criteria

Recipient must exemplify the following characteristics:

• Commitment to excellent patient care
• Abiding interest in the welfare of others
• Inspires nurses to be their very best; serves as role model for other nurses
• Personal integrity
• Involvement and commitment to the community

Contact Information

The Research Foundation
2316 E. Meyer Blvd.

Application Process

1. Nomination Form: Complete the online Hal M. Quinn Excellence in Nursing nomination form
2. Nomination Statement: Submit a statement describing why the nominee should receive the award
   • Address the characteristics listed above
   • Do not exceed one typed page
   • Upload as a file with the nomination form
3. Required Information - Nominator:
   • First Name
   • Last Name
   • Department
   • Email
   • Phone
4. Required Information - Nominee:
   • First Name
   • Last Name
   • Job Title
   • Department
   • Years in Nursing
   • Address (Country, Address Line 1, City, State/Province, Postal Code)
   • Email
   • Phone

Submission Instructions

• All information must be submitted at the same time
• You will not be able to start the nomination and come back to it at a later time
• Nomination materials must be submitted to the chief nursing officer
• The chief nursing officer must submit the final nomination to The Research Foundation

Deadline

• Must be submitted to the chief nursing officer (specific deadline date not provided on website)