2026 ANAMASS Excellence in Nursing Practice Award

Excellence in Nursing Practice Award

The ANAMASS Excellence in Nursing Practice Award is for a registered nurse who demonstrates excellence in clinical practice.

The nominee for this award may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague. ANAMASS membership is not required for this award but the nominator must be an ANA Massachusetts member.

This Award is presented each year at the ANAMASS Awards/FNAMA Scholarship Gala held in early spring. Award recipients are asked to serve on the selection committee for the following year’s awards.
NOMINEE

Individual being nominated for Award

NOMINEE Eligibility Criteria*

	The nominee
If self-nominated, you must be a member of ANA Massachusetts for at least a year (12 months).
If not a member of ANA Massachusetts, must be nominated by an ANAMASS member.
Provides Direct Patient Care
Provides holistic Care to Patients and their families.
Advocates for patients
Is a role model for peers
Demonstrates a passion for excellence in Nursing Practice
Has NOT been a recipient of an ANAMASS/FNAMA Award or Scholarship in the past two years

NOMINEE's Information*

First NameLast Name
NOMINEE Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Nominee Email*
example@example.com
NOMINEE Phone #
Please enter a valid phone number.
NOMINEE is a past or present member of ANAMASS*

YesNo
NOMINATOR

ANAMASS Member nominating the above for the Excellence in Nursing Practice Award.

NOMINATOR Eligibility Criteria*

	All are Required
Must be a member of ANA Massachusetts
Must obtain and upload one additional letter of recommendation.

NOMINATOR Information*

First NameLast Name
NOMINATOR EMAIL*
example@example.com
NOMINATOR*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Nominator Phone #*
Please enter a valid phone number.
NOMINATOR is an ANAMASS Member*

Yes * requiredNo
Relationship to Nominee*
Letter of Recommendation. Please provide your assessment of the nominee’s nursing practice and how his/her practice has had a positive impact on patient care. Note: Although AI as a writing tool can guide ways to create a strong nomination letter, we highly recommend original work by the submitters to maximize integrity of the process. *

Please submit as a pdf. Please refer to template for letters of recommendation on home page
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IF SELF-NOMINATING, You must ALSO provide a self-assessment of your nursing practice and how it has had a positive impact on patient care.
Please limit to 500 words
Signature* Date* By signing this electronically, I attest that the information provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and agree that the materials may be used to review, select, and (if selected) promote the nominee.
Application Deadline is Saturday November 1st, 2025.

Please save the date! The Awards Gala will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the Boston Marriott Burlington (Burlington, MA).

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Award recipients are asked to serve on the selection committee for the following year’s awards.
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