What does the APRN Excellence Awards Task Force do?
The APRN Awards Selection Task Force is charged with reviewing nominations and selecting the best candidates for the awards. The committee shall be guided, but not bound, by the nominations submitted. Although the committee shall be free not to bestow an award in a given year if an appropriate candidate is not identified, it is desirable that the award be conferred annually.
• APRN Excellence Award
• APRN Rising Star Award
What kind of volunteer is NANN looking for?
- Must be a NANN-AP member
- Interest in awards and scholarship
- Ability to meet key deadlines
- Detail oriented
- General interest in recognizing high achievers in the neonatal nursing profession
- Someone who is just starting their volunteer journey with NANN!
A SIG facilitator, committee chair or member shall not serve in any other volunteer role at the same time unless it is an appointment by virtue of the position held. If currently serving in a volunteer role, a member must complete the term of service prior to serving on the Board or council. Service on a task force may be made upon approval by the designated leadership body – either the NANN Board of Directors or NANN-AP Council.
Term
The term of service shall be 1 year, with an option to renew for one additional term.
Members’ Responsibilities
A. Review submitted nominations.
B. Participate in conference call to review and select an award recipient, guided but not compelled by submitted nominations.
What is the time commitment?
The APRN Excellence Awards Task Force will conduct scoring in March/April. The estimated total volunteer time will be between 2 to 10 hours, depending on the number of award applicants received.