Awards Program

Most Valuable Member Award
For this award, the individual should be an accomplished IONL member who exemplifies nurse-led initiatives that have positively impacted the nursing world. For this award, please describe an example (or examples) of how this person makes an impact on their community, facility or nursing profession, and what makes them a valuable member of IONL.

Mentorship Award
For this award, the individual is seen as someone who champions a positive culture, builds trust and inspires others to always do their absolute best through the practices of advising, coaching, and communication, and is willing to provide feedback to allow others to perform at their best. 

Innovation in Healthcare Award
For this award, the individual best exemplifies nurse-led innovation that promotes patient safety and quality care delivery. The implementation of new or altered products, services, processes, systems and policies that aim to improve one or more domains of health care quality or reduce health care disparities should be explored and communicated throughout the care continuum. This nurse-led innovation can be a program, practice, project, or product; please provide examples.

Future of Nursing Award
For this award, the individual should be a novice nurse leader or a new graduate who is interested in the leadership route within the profession of nursing that has taken it upon themselves to embrace the concepts surrounding transformational leadership. This individual should be seeking opportunities to help improve their skills, knowledge, and attitudes to grow as a leader within the profession. Participants in the Fellowship program are strongly encouraged to apply.