2025 ONA Region 2 Awards Nomination Form

Awards Nomination

ONA Region 2 Board of Directors is excited to announce the availability of the following awards to be given at the Annual Awards Luncheon. The deadline for submission is 4/18/2025 at midnight!
Excellence in Nursing Award

Excellence in Nursing Award will be conferred on a Region 2 member who has developed an innovative, unique, and creative approach that utilizes nursing theory and knowledge/skills in any practice setting: administration, education, or patient care. The recipient should be recognized by peers as a role model of consistently high-quality nursing practice and as one who enhances the image of professional nursing by creating an environment promoting professional autonomy and control over nursing practice. The award is accompanied by a plaque.
Nursing Research Award

Nursing Research Award will be conferred on a Region 2 member who has made a significant impact on nursing practice using research as a basis for practice innovation. Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation and/or utilization of nursing knowledge and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice and/or patient outcomes in response to the findings. The award is accompanied by a plaque.
Nursing Impact on Public Policy

Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award will be conferred on a Region 2 member whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the presence of nursing in the community and/or to accomplish positive policy changes for the nursing profession. The award is accompanied by a plaque.
Nightingale Award of Excellence

Nightingale Award of Excellence is conferred on a Region 2 member who has: Demonstrated innovative strategies so as to fulfill job responsibilities and/or role responsibilities in their professional role and within the community they work and live. Consistently surpass expectations of a professional nurse; thus, enhancing the image of nursing as a profession. Demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association. Served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice. Other professional behaviors, such as mentoring, advocacy, research conduction or utilization, publications and presentations should also be demonstrated throughout his/her career. The award is accompanied by a plaque.
Excellence in Workplace Environment

Excellence in Workplace Environment Award is conferred on an organization in the Region 2 area that has developed a positive work environment for nurses. The organization must have developed an innovative and effective approach or program that promotes excellent nursing care, creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supporting nurses in their practice. The award is accompanied by a plaque.
Friend of Nursing Award

Friend of Nursing Award is conferred on a non-nurse in the region who has rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession. The award is accompanied by a plaque.

1. Choose the Award
Choose the Award*

Excellence in NursingNursing ResearchNursing Impact on Public PolicyNightingale Award of ExcellenceExcellence in Workplace EnvironmentFriend of Nursing
Please attach the narrative statement. The narrative statement should detail the accomplishments of the nominee that reflect the award criteria and be presented concisely. The narrative statement is weighed most heavily in the selection process. Narrative Statement Due April 20, 2025, for ONA Region 2 Awards*

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2. Nominee Information
Nominee's Name*

First NameLast Name & Credentials
Nominee Joined ONA &/or ANA

MonthDayYear
Not required for Friend/Workplace Awards
Nominee's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Nominee's E-mail Address (or representative if Friend of Nursing/Workplace)*
Nominee's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Nominee's Employer Information
Include address & telephone, years of service, title/position (Not required for Friend/Workplace Awards)

3. Nominator's Information
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your E-mail Address*
Your Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Nominator Joined ONA &/or ANA

MonthDayYear
If applicable; if month/day not recalled, then use 01-01-yyyy
Your Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Procedure and General Information

1.      Nominations may be submitted by an individual, association, committees, regional nurses associations, nursing education programs, organized nursing services or the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

2. Nominee's practice area may be in any service setting: education, primary care, legal, consulting, nurse entrepreneur, public policy, or any area in which professional nurses practice.

3.      All nominations must be submitted on this Nomination Form and all requested information for ONA Region 2 must be provided by 4/20/2025.

4.      Materials required for ONA Region 2 nominations include the following: a. completed nomination form;     b. nominator’s narrative statement supporting the nomination.

5.      The narrative statement should detail the accomplishments of the nominee and be presented concisely. The narrative statement is weighed most heavily in the selection process and should reflect how the individual has met the criteria for the specific award.

6.      Nominations and attached narrative will be treated in a confidential manner.

7.      Incomplete ONA Region 2 nominations will be declined.

8.      Awards will be presented at the ONA Region 2 Annual Luncheon on Friday, May 9th, 2025. The award recipients should register for the event with one guest at no charge and will be invited to attend the presentation of the award. Award recipient guests may register for the luncheon at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/ona-region-2-annual-awards-luncheon

If recipient has already paid to attend the luncheon, then they will be reimbursed when they show up for the luncheon.

9.  If award winner/nominator would like award packet submitted to ONA state level award, then additional documentation will be required by June 15th.
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Awards Nomination

Excellence in Nursing Award

Nursing Research Award

Nursing Impact on Public Policy

Nightingale Award of Excellence

Excellence in Workplace Environment

Friend of Nursing Award