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Nurse Influencer Award

ANA-Illinois

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

December 31, 2026

254 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Nurse Influencer Award

Overview: Recognizes an exemplary nurse who has influenced the science of nursing practice or care delivery system, a group/community/population (patient or other care providers), or the profession of nursing through education, advocacy, policy or practice.

Definition: Based on Merriam-Webster, an Influencer is "one who exerts influence, a person who inspires or guides the actions of others."

Geographic Scope: Illinois

Eligibility:

  • Must be: A registered nurse currently practicing in any specialty in the state of Illinois

  • Must be: An ANA-Illinois member OR nominated by an ANA-Illinois member

  • Must demonstrate: Evidence of influence over the science of nursing practice or care delivery system, a group/community/population (patient or other care providers), or the profession of nursing through education, advocacy, policy or practice

    • Focus Areas:

  • Influence on nursing practice and care delivery

  • Community and population health advocacy

  • Nursing education advancement

  • Health policy influence

  • Professional nursing advocacy

  • Bilingual/bicultural nursing advancement

  • Mentorship and professional development

  • Service leadership

    • Award Status: Inaugural award presented in 2020; ongoing annual award

    Example: 2020 winner Susan Gonzalez, MHA, MSN, RN, CNML, recognized for mentoring bilingual, bicultural Spanish-speaking nurses; serving as nurse educator, consultant, and adjunct faculty; advocating for public policy change; and serving on multiple boards and committees at local, state, and national levels

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Nomination Process:

  • Nominees are submitted by others

  • Must be ANA-Illinois member or nominated by ANA-Illinois member

  • Nomination statement must provide evidence of nominee's influence

    • Required Documentation in Nomination:

  • Demonstrated evidence of influence in one or more areas:

    • - Science of nursing practice
    - Care delivery system
    - Group/community/population health
    - Patient or care provider outcomes
    - Health recovery or peaceful death support
    - Nursing education
    - Advocacy and policy change
    - Professional nursing advancement
  • Examples of leadership roles and board service

  • Examples of mentoring and professional development activities

  • Community service and volunteer work

  • Awards and recognition received

  • Publications, presentations, or policy work

    • Submission: Contact ANA-Illinois for nomination procedures and deadlines

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