THE JO ANNE POWELL INNOVATION IN NURSING AWARD
The Jo Anne Powell Innovation in Nursing Award provides monetary recognition to Registered Nurses who have been creative in their practice.
AWARD AND NOMINATION
A $1000.00 award may be given to a Registered Nurse, group of nurses, or nursing organization in the state of California instituting an innovative project that contributes to the enhancement of health for a target population. Anyone may submit a nomination. Self-nominations are accepted. Nominations are accepted at any time with a deadline of March 31 of each year. Awardees will be recognized and asked to present a verbal update of activities at the biennial General Assembly of ANAC or an annual GSNF event. Recipients of this award are required to submit (electronically) pictures of them selves for publicity use.
ELIGIBILITY
The purpose of the award is to recognize and reward creative nursing endeavors with the goal of improving the health status of all people. Nurses registered in the state of California from any practice field in nursing or any employment settings are eligible for this award. Innovative projects considered for this award may be in progress, on-going, or completed within the past two years. Any specific project may receive this award only one time.
CRITERIA
Nominators must submit the following by March 31:
• A completed “Innovations in Nursing Award” nomination form.
• A one-page essay describing the project and its impact on a population.
• 2 letters of support that address the creativity and success of the project.
SUBMISSION
All materials must be submitted together in one packet via email or mail to: