2026 Ruth T. McGrorey Award

The Ruth T. McGrorey Award is the Professional Nurses Association of WNY’s most prestigious award and honors an active, contributing member of our Association who is innovative in his/her area of nursing practice, has published or presented professional programs, has made a general impact on nursing practice, research or education and as a representative of nursing is active in relating to a variety of professional and community groups.

Please complete the form below to nominate a colleague for the Ruth T. McGrorey award. Please note that nominees must be a member of the Professional Nurses Association of Western New York to be considered. If your nominee is not a member, please register them here.

Unsure if your nominee is a member? Please email RN@wnypna.org or call 716-839-4075 to confirm.

The strength of the nomination is critical – please be concise and address all criteria, including specific examples/outcomes, to assure your nominee the best chance for selection.

Nominee

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Credentials*

Nominee is a PNAWNY member*

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If your nominee is not a member, please register them here.

Address*

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Nominee's email address*

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Nominator

Full Name*

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Organization/Employer*

Credentials*

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Your email address*

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Nomination

* The strength of the narrative is critical. Please be concise and address all criteria including specific examples/outcomes to assure your nominee the best chance for selection.

Please address your nominee's outstanding contribution to the nursing profession and to the field of nursing, specifically:

Summary of how this candidate has been an active, contributing member of the Professional Nurses Association of Western New York: (Please include specific examples/outcomes.)*

How has this candidate been innovative in their area of nursing practice? (Please include specific examples/outcomes.)*

Summary of candidate’s publications and/or presentations at professional meetings and programs, and participation in other leadership activities: (Please include specific examples/outcomes.)*

How has this candidate made a general impact on nursing practice, nursing research, and/or nursing education? (Please include specific examples/outcomes.)*

Summary of how this candidate serves as a representative of nursing and maintains collaboration with a variety of professional and community groups: (Please include specific examples/outcomes.)*