Purpose
To recognize excellence in anesthesia practice as a clinician, educator and/or researcher.

Eligibility
The award shall be given to a TANA member in good standing who has made a significant contribution to the profession of nurse anesthesia in Tennessee.

 

 Nomination and Selection

• The award shall be merit-based. As such, it may or may not be given on an annual basis.
• A minimum of two (2) TANA members in good standing shall make nominations in the form of a written, confidential submission to the Executive Director of the Association.
• Nominations shall contain supporting documentation, which must include the nominee’s curriculum vitae.
• No consideration will be given to nominations that are submitted without proper documentation.
• Nominations shall be active and eligible for consideration during the fiscal year in which they are submitted.
• All nominations shall be discarded f no acted upon by the end of the fiscal year in which they are submitted. To be considered for the following fiscal year a new nomination must be submitted.
• At least 30-days in advance of the annual TANA Fall Meeting, the Executive Director of the Association shall bring forward all nominations with supporting documentation to the Board of Directors for consideration.
• A two-thirds majority vote of the TANA Board of Directors is required for approval.