The UAB School of Nursing takes pride in the achievements of its alumni, those who have gone on to distinguish themselves in their personal and professional lives, representing the best that the School has to offer.  The Distinguished Alumni Award, established in 1989, recognizes an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship to significantly enhance the image of nursing. The recipient will be honored at the Alumni Night, part of the School's Alumni Weekend.

The UAB School of Nursing is now accepting applications for the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award
Nominate one of our outstandins alumni now!

Criteria:

• He/She has demonstrated service and/or leadership on a state, national, and/or international level that has impacted the growth and development of the nursing profession 
• Has demonstrated outstanding accomplishment and/or innovation/leadership in nursing related to clinical or administrative practice
• Displays strong leadership image among peers to affect positive change
• Must be present at Alumni Weekend October 19-20, 2012 to accept award at Alumni Night on Friday evening and also give a 45 minute presentation on his/her topic of choice to students and alumni during the weekend festivities.

Nomination Process:
Please submit the following items to the UAB School of Nursing no later than April 30, 2012

• Completed nomination form
• Nominee’s current curriculum vitae or resume
• Two letters of recommendation describing how nominee meets criteria listed above (supporting letters are accepted, but not required)

Previous recipients:

2011 Sandra B. Dunbar, DSN, RN, FAAN, FAHA
2009 Karen H. Morin, DSN, RN, ANEF
2008 Patricia E. Thompson, RN, EdD, FAAN
2007 Constance Smith Hendricks, PhD, RN, FAAN
2004 Nancy McCain, DSN, RN, FAAN
2002 Susan Gennaro, DSN, FAAN, FACCE
2000 Marguerite R. Kinney, DNSc, RN, FAAN
1998 Rear Admiral Joan M. Engel, MSN, RN, FAAN, USN
1996 Joan Vitello-Cicciu, PhD, RN, FAAN
1994 Jo Anne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN
1993 Brigadier General (Ret.) Sue Ellen Turner, RN, MSN, UASF, NC
1992 Jean A. Kelley, EdD, RN, FAAN
1991 Kathleen Gainor Andreoli, DSN, RN, FAAN
1990 Marie L. O’Koren, EdD, RN, FAAN
1989 Joyce Clifford, PhD, RN, FAAN