Nursing Alumni Awards

The U-M School of Nursing Alumni Awards Committee is seeking nominations for alumni awards to be presented during the All-Class Nursing Reunion on September 22, 2023.

Nominations are now open until May 5, 2023 for the following awards:

 

  • The Career Lifetime Achievement Award (formerly Distinguished Alumni Award) recognizes a U-M School of Nursing graduate who has made sustained and exceptional contributions to nursing during their career either as a clinician, educator, leader or administrator. 
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  • The Excellence in Nursing Research and Scholarship Award recognizes a U-M School of Nursing graduate whose scientific research findings and /or scholarship have led to significant changes in clinical practice or health policy at the unit, service, institutional, regional, or professional level.
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  • The Social and Political Advocacy Award recognizes a U-M School of Nursing graduate who demonstrates exceptional contributions to the nursing profession and society as a social and/or political advocate for quality healthcare.
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Timing

The nomination period is open from April 4 to May 5, 2023.

Criteria

Please review the criteria below and consider nominating someone deserving of these awards. 

Nominators need not be alumni of the UM School of Nursing. Anyone (coworker, spouse, parent, colleague or friend) can submit a nomination.  Nominators must have a google account to submit an award nomination. If you do not have a Google account and would like to submit a nomination, please email the U-M School of Nursing Alumni Relations Liaison, Coreen Abston at cabston@umich.edu.

Supporting documentation is to be uploaded with the nomination form and includes:

  • Nomination statement that includes the title of the award and description of how the candidate meets the award criteria
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Letters of support
  • All supporting documents may NOT exceed 12 pages overall.

All Nursing alumni who are graduates of the University of Michigan School of Nursing, any degree level.

Current members of the U-M School of Nursing Alumni Awards Committee are not eligible for these awards.

PLEASE NOTE: Self-nominations are NOT accepted.

The U-M School of Nursing Alumni Awards Committee will review all nominations and base their endorsement upon the contents submitted in the nomination packet.  Please consider the Mission, Vision and DEI statement when choosing a candidate.

Mission 

The mission of the University of Michigan School of Nursing is to advance health for all by educating and developing nurses and other professionals as leaders, generating and applying knowledge, and serving individuals, communities, and populations. 

Vision 

To be the world’s leading source of high-impact research, evidence and education that will develop the knowledge and nurses necessary to address healthcare’s biggest challenges and provide health for all. 

DEI Statement

The awards committee and School of Nursing values a culture that is inclusive and equitable to all who are a part of our community.  We therefore encourage nominators to consider the broad diversity of our alumni as potential nominees.

    Previous Distinguished Alumni Award winners

    Questions

    If you have any questions about eligibility or the nomination process, please contact the U-M School of Nursing Alumni Relations Liaison, Coreen Abston at cabston@umich.edu or 734-647-9474.