Emily McNelly Member of The Year Award
Emily McNelly was responsible for establishing the Student Nurses Association in Georgia (SNAG), now known as the Georgia Association of Nursing Students (GANS). The Member of the Year award was established in her name. This award gives recognition to the GANS member who best exhibits leadership, scholarship, advocacy, and a passion for the art of nursing. To receive this award is a great honor; the winning applicant must demonstrate his/her commitment to nursing, clinical practice, and professional development. Each school chapter may only submit ONE candidate.
This award will be given to the nursing student who best meets the following criteria:
The applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in an ADN or BSN program within the state of Georgia. Active participation in NSNA and GANS is required. The applicant should plan to be at the GANS Fall Convention but CANNOT be a sitting GANS board member. The applicant must have the ability to balance leadership, scholarship, chapter involvement, and community service. The applicant should embody the qualities of patience, enthusiasm, caring, and a love of nursing. A copy of the applicant’s resume highlighting academic and organizational involvement should also be included. A letter of recommendation highlighting leadership, academics, and clinical proficiency from a faculty member, chapter advisor, or Dean from the applicant's school of nursing must be included.
Name of the Student Nominated
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Nominee's NSNA Number
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Chapter President Name
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Advisor Name
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