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Spring Awards: Deadline March 15th
Excellence in Education Award -
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This award will be given to a Post-secondary educator or staff development specialist who contributes significantly to the education or continuing education of nurses in New Hampshire.

Student Nurse Excellence Award -
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Student Nurse Excellence Award is awarded to one student on each campus of the nursing Schools in New Hampshire. Winners are selected from among their classmates. Candidate is classmates’ choice for the nurse they would want to have at their bedside and display more than good grades or high test scores. She/he embodies all the finest characteristics that make up the whole nurse. Student Nurses Associations (SNA) at any Nursing School in New Hampshire may select a winner for their campus.

Nursing Research Award -
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Nursing Research has traditionally been an area of focus for any professional association, and NHNA is no different. The Nursing Research Award recognizes excellence in nursing research. Because this award is based on merit, the award will be given periodically when deserving candidates are brought to the attention of NHNA. This award will be given to a nurse whose research demonstrates advancement of nursing knowledge & quality patient care.

Summer Awards: Deadline July 15th
Legislator of the Year
This award is given periodically to New Hampshire legislators who demonstrate a commitment to common values and goals in the legislative and political arena.
Nominations for this award may only be advanced by members of the NHNA Government Affairs Commission. The Government Affairs Commission determines the recipient of this award.

Friend of Nursing -
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This award will be given to a non-nurse whose work in the healthcare field has contributed significantly to the advancement of the profession.

Fall Awards: Deadline September 15th
Nurse of the Year
The NHNA Nurse of the Year Award is given for exemplary service and dedication to Nursing in New Hampshire. Recipients of past awards have not only served an employer but have gone above and beyond to promote the Voice, Visibility and Viability of the nursing profession in New Hampshire. The NHNA Nurse of the Year is determined by the Board of Directors as an individual who exemplifies leadership, service, practice and a love for the profession.

Supportive Nursing Environment -
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This award is given each year to an employer of nursing for demonstrating characteristics, policies and practices that support and foster the development of the nursing profession and individual nurses.

President’s Award
The NHNA President's Award is given at the exclusive discretion of the President of NHNA. The Office of the President of NHNA provides a unique vantage point to recognize exceptional individuals who are worthy of recognition. The President is afforded absolute latitude in determining the criteria and qualifications for this award, and may award more than one President's Award each year. 

Winter Awards: Deadline December 20th
Leadership Award -
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The NHNA Leadership award is given to the New Hampshire Nurse Leader who positively impacts her/his healthcare organization by converting the challenges encountered in the workplace into great opportunities using leadership skills. Eligibility for this award includes those employed in leadership roles as well as those who volunteer for leadership positions within organizations.

Staff Nurse Award -
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This award will be given to the staff nurse who goes above and beyond the call of duty to demonstrate leadership and excellence in the practice of nursing.
 

 

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