The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) wants to recognize individual nurses for outstanding performance in their field. Two awards will be announced—ANCC Certified Specialty Nurse and ANCC Certified Advanced Nurse.

Members of the American Nurses Association (ANA) or any of its constituent member (state nurses) associations as well as staff and volunteers of ANCC, ANA, the American Nurses Foundation, and the American Academy of Nursing are invited to nominate individuals for these awards. All nominees must be nurses who are currently certified by ANCC.

The nominated nurse must be someone who has made significant contributions in the area of clinical practice or education or research or service. Preference will be given to current or past volunteers from any of the ANCC program areas. All nominees must be nurses who are certified by ANCC. Nominations will be judged for innovation, consultation, leadership, and professional risk-taking. Sitting members of the ANCC Board of Directors or the Awards Committee are not eligible for nomination.

Winners will receive complimentary transportation, hotel accommodations, and registration for the ANCC National Magnet Conference™.

All applications must be received on or before May 29, 2009.
Winners will be notified by August 15, 2009.

Awards will be presented at the ANCC National Magnet Conference in Louisville, Kentucky on October 1-3, 2009*.

*Winners must be present at the awards ceremony.