Nomination Information
Submission Deadline: July 24, 2023
The UAB School of Nursing seeks to recognize and reward outstanding graduates who are serving the nursing and nurse anesthesia profession in meaningful ways. Awards will be presented at the 2023 UAB School of Nursing Alumni Night on September 14, 2023.
Nomination Process
To nominate someone for an award, please submit the following information by July 24, 2023:
- Nomination form
- Nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume
- One letter of support addressing why the nominee is deserving of recognition. Specific examples and stories are encouraged.
Who Should Nominate?
Nominations are welcomed from anyone who has been inspired, touched, or shaped by our alumni—a fellow nurse, fellow classmate, colleague, grateful patient, family member, peer, student, or physician.
Recognition of Recipients
Recipients and all nominees will be honored and recognized at the UAB School of Nursing Alumni Night on September 14, 2023. Recipients will also be featured on the School’s website and other school media.
Please note: attendance at Alumni Night is required for award recipients.
UAB School of Nursing Alumni Awards
JoAnn Barnett Award for Compassionate Care
Recognizing alumni working in healthcare settings focusing on one or more of the following areas:
- Direct care in hospitals, homes, clinics, etc.
- Teaching patients, students, or nursing personnel (faculty members of Schools of Nursing are ineligible)
- Leading others through administration, ensuring the implementation of policies and procedures positively impact quality patient care.
Young Alumni Merit Award
Recognizing alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years and work in a healthcare setting focusing on one or more of the following areas:
- Direct care in hospitals, homes, clinics, etc.
- Teaching patients, students, or nursing personnel
- Leading others through administration, ensuring the implementation of policies and procedures positively impact quality patient care.
Marie L. O’Koren Alumni Award for Innovation
Recognizing alumni who have made innovative contributions to the field of nursing through one or more of the following areas:
- Teaching in a faculty role at a nursing school.
- Investing in the future of nursing through leadership and entrepreneurship.
- Contributing to communities through service and outreach.
Rising Star in Nurse Anesthesia Award
Recognizing nurse anesthesia alumni who have graduated within the last five years and exemplify one or more of the following:
- Demonstrate excellence as a clinical practitioner
- Promote quality health care and safety to patients and their families
- Contribute to the nurse anesthesia profession through service and outreach
Career Achievement in Nurse Anesthesia Award
Recognizing nurse anesthesia alumni who exemplify one or more of the following:
- Has made significant contributions to the nurse anesthesia profession
- Has been actively involved in improving the quality of patient care
- Worked toward furthering the nurse anesthesia profession
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact nursealum@uab.edu or 205.975.9419