Gloria J. McNeal Policy Innovation & Leadership Award

Gloria J. McNeal Policy Innovation & Leadership Award

Some of the most meaningful change in healthcare begins with one person willing to speak up, show up, and advocate for those who need it most. This award recognizes that person within our ABNF community.

The Gloria J. McNeal Policy Innovation & Leadership Award honors an ABNF member who demonstrates exceptional leadership and impactful advocacy on behalf of a vulnerable or under‑resourced population in one or more of the following ways:
- Demonstrating the use of evidence to advance policy change through publications, policy briefs, testimony before local, state, or national boards, or legislative bodies
- Collaborating with community organizations, coalitions, or grassroots groups to drive policy impact
- Creating or co-creating new organizational policies that address the needs of vulnerable, under‑resourced populations, students, and or faculty members; or
- Influencing public opinion, legislative priorities, or regulatory action through effective advocacy.
Nomination Requirement

One letter of support with examples of how the nominee meets at least one of the criteria.

If you know an ABNF member whose voice has made a difference, we invite you to nominate them.
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Nominator Full Name*

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Letter of Support (must include examples of how the nominee meets at least one criterion)*

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