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 3/17/2026 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, and/or Direct 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 research as a basis for innovation as it relates to one of the following areas: management, clinical practice and/education. Significant impact means that the nurse has contributed to the creation of new nursing knowledge through research findings. In addition, the research has improved or created a plan for improving nursing management, nursing education, 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 honors the nurse whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the political presence of nursing and/or to accomplish positive public policy 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 during their career: Demonstrates innovative strategies to best fulfill job responsibilities and/or responsibilities in their professional role and within the community in which they work and live. Consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse; thus enhancing the image of nursing as a profession. Demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association. Serves as a role model of consistent excellence in his or her 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 presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments. These organizations must have developed an Innovative and effective program, approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care, creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice. The award is accompanied by a plaque.
- Choose the Award*
  
  Excellence in NursingNursing ResearchNursing Impact on Public PolicyNightingale Award of ExcellenceExcellence in Workplace EnvironmentFriend of Nursing
- Please attach the narrative statement, CV, and two letters of support. 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 March 17, 2026, for ONA Region 2 Awards*
  
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- 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)
- 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 3/17/2026.
  
  4.      Materials required for ONA Region 2 nominations include the following: a. completed nomination form; b. nominator’s narrative statement supporting the nomination; c. two professional letters of support (these should be from coworkers, faculty, those in supervisory roles, and/or ONA members), and CV.
  
  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, attached letters of support, 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, April 10, 2026. 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/en-US/ticketing/2026-ona-region-2-annual-spring-awards-luncheon
  
  9.  If award winner/nominator would like award packet submitted to ONA state level award, then additional documentation may be needed and will be required by June 1, 2026.
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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