Awards
Every year, the Power of Nursing Leadership program recognizes exceptional individuals for leadership and mentorship. You are invited to nominate an exemplary nurse for one or more of four prestigious awards.
The nomination period for 2024 has ended Heading link
Nominations were due Aug. 9, 2024.
About the awards Heading link
Joan L. Shaver Outstanding Illinois Nurse Leader
The purpose of this award is to honor a nurse who has demonstrated the commitment and dedication necessary to serve the health care needs of the people of Illinois through supremely skilled leadership and the courage to break through barriers.
SAGE Award (Significant, Advisor, Guide, Enlightenment)
The SAGE Award spotlights a nurse leader who has demonstrated significant mentorship to advance the Illinois nurse leaders of tomorrow.
Advancing Health Equity Award
This award acknowledges a nurse who has accomplished a significant body of work that has reduced health disparities by improving the health of populations disproportionately affected by social determinants of health.
Early Career Leader Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize an Illinois nurse with less than 10 years of professional nursing experience who exhibits exemplary leadership in the nursing profession, in their organization and/or in the community.