GKCBNA Nursing Awards

Established in 2002, The Nurses of Color Awards annually recognize nurses of African descent for their dedicated service and commitment to the health care of the citizens of greater Kansas City. These nurses have demonstrated outstanding devotion and concern for their community. Regardless of the level of professional nursing (LPN, RN, APRN), we value their contribution in promoting better health and caring for the health of our community.

GCKBNA recognizes individual nurses for significant contributions to their field of practice with these awards:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Award
• Registered Nurse (ADN, BSN) Award
• Advanced Practice Nurse (Clinical Nurse Special, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist)

Benefits
Award will be presented at the GKCBNA Award and Scholarship dinner. Winners must be present at the award ceremony.

Who May Nominate

The following individuals are invited to nominate one or more individuals:

• Nurses (including self-nominations)
• Hospitals and Healthcare organizations
• Community organizations
• Patients

Eligibility
All nominated nurses must be currently licensed and working. Nominated nurses must have made significant contributions in the area of professional practice, education, research, or service. Nominations are judged for innovation; collaboration; leadership and professionalism; and patient-centered care.

Exclusions
Sitting members of the GKCBNA Board of Directors and members of the Nominations/Awards Committee are not eligible for nomination.

Deadline          
The nomination period is now closed.

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