Professional Nursing Awards

Know an RN who should be recognized? Nominate them for the Professional Nursing Awards.

The call for awards nominations has launched! We’re asking you to nominate an RN who demonstrates excellence in his or her practice for a Professional Nursing Award. Recipients will be recognized at the Celebrating Excellence Reception on October 24, 2018.

Nominations must be submitted by July 20, 2018.

Award Categories

See below for the detailed criteria for each award category.

Awards of Excellence

Clinical Nursing Practice: Acute Care
Clinical Nursing Practice: Long Term Care
Clinical Nursing Practice: Community
Administration
Education
Research

Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program or Interprofessional Team Award

Emerging Leader Award

Advocacy Award

Legacy Award

Who is eligible?

Members of the Association who are in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
Nominees with three nominators (including the lead nominator).
Nominators must not be current members of the Association’s Board of Directors, staff or Awards Committee.
Nominators must be a member of the Association.
Nominees who have consented to their nomination (unless deceased).
Nominees cannot be a current member of the Association’s Board of Directors, staff or Awards Committee.

How do I nominate an RN?

To nominate an RN, complete the nomination form for the award category. Forms can be found below.

In the nominator form, provide two to three specific examples that demonstrate how the nominee meets the award criteria and demonstrates excellence in his or her practice. In addition to the nomination form, nominators can also choose to submit a paper (maximum 500 words) demonstrating how the nominee excels in his or her field. You may include quotes or information from others.

Nominees for any award must consistently demonstrate:

Excellence in practice
Mentorship and support of colleagues
Patient/resident/client/family-centred care
Leadership and professionalism
Ongoing commitment to professional development and practice excellence
Advocacy for the nursing profession and health equity

Each nomination requires:

Completed nomination form
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
(Optional) Additional paper of maximum 500 words demonstrating how the nominee excels in his or her field.
How do I submit a nomination?

Send a nomination by mail to:
Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
Attn: Awards Committee
890 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2M8
Send a nomination by email to:
info@arnm.ca Subject: Awards Nomination

Award Criteria

Awards of Excellence

The Awards of Excellence subcategories include:

Clinical Nursing Practice – acute care
Clinical Nursing Practice – community/programs
Clinical Nursing Practice – long term care
Nursing Education
Nursing Administration
Nursing Research

Award of Excellence – Clinical Nursing Practice: acute care, community/programs or long term care
This award is presented to registered nurses in a point of care/frontline position who consistently demonstrate expertise and evidence informed clinical practice. The ideal nominee:

Is an expert in his or her field of practice
Is a life-long learner
Delivers exceptional patient and family-centered care
Practices in a manner which is evidenced-based and uses evidence to effect positive change
Uses innovative and creative approaches
Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration
Articulates and demonstrates nursing’s contributions to the health-care team
Actively fosters a quality work environment and positive culture
Is a leader and a role-model

Award of Excellence – Nursing Education
This award is presented to registered nurses who practice as a nurse educator in a college/university or clinical setting and demonstrate teaching excellence by encouraging critical thinking and innovation. The ideal nominee:

Is an expert educator
Is a life-long learner
Is a positive, stimulating educator as evidenced by awards or other recognition (e.g. teacher of the year, outstanding student feedback)
Uses teaching approaches that are innovative, creative and informed by research
Conducts research or uses research in the development of course content
Participates in curriculum development and develops innovative programs and courses
Advocates for and participates in the advancement of nursing education

Award of Excellence – Nursing Administration
This award is presented to registered nurses who exemplify transformational leadership qualities and promote a culture of innovation and practice excellence. The ideal nominee:

Demonstrates exemplary leadership skills (e.g. is visionary, motivating and inspiring)
Is a life-long learner
Actively creates a quality practice environment and promotes a positive culture
Promotes the advancement of nursing knowledge and the application of evidence in practice
Facilitates positive change based upon evidence
Uses innovative and creative approaches
Articulates and demonstrates nursing’s contributions to the health-care team
Demonstrates a commitment to a culture of patient safety

Award of Excellence – Nursing Research
This award is presented to registered nurses who promote the value of nursing and enhance the body of knowledge related to the art and/or science of nursing. The ideal nominee:

Is an expert researcher
Is a life-long learner
Conducts research with a demonstrated practical application; influences the practice of nursing or health care in general
Shares his or her research (i.e. through papers, policy, presentations, conferences, etc.)
Acts as a role model, a mentor or consultant to foster the development of beginning researchers

Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program or Interprofessional Team Award

This award is presented to unit, program or interprofessional team that has made a significant and meaningful difference to the health and well-being of a client population in a direct care, education, administrative or research setting. The ideal team:

Demonstrates exceptional collaboration, cooperation and respect
Consistently strives to improve and maintain a positive practice environment
Achieves positive outcomes for patients through a team approach
Applies research or best practices to improve patient care
Uses innovative and creative approaches

Emerging Leaders Award

This award is presented to registered nurses in clinical practice who entered the profession as an RN within the past five years, demonstrates excellence in his/her practice area, outstanding communication and promising leadership qualities. The ideal nominee:

Demonstrates leadership qualities and characteristics
Displays exceptional communication skill and ability with colleagues, patients, families, etc.
Shows promise to continue to develop as an exceptional member of the profession
Demonstrates a solid understanding of professionalism

Advocacy Award

This award is presented to registered nurses who have a proven ability as a change agent who advocates for the improvement of health outcomes and a decrease of health inequities for people living in Manitoba. The ideal nominee:

Consistently strives to advocate for the improvement of health and decrease of health equities for people in the province
Demonstrates exceptional collaboration, cooperation and respect
Made a positive impact with their work in this area

Legacy Award

This award is presented to registered nurses with more than 25 years of service who have made significant contributions to the nursing profession. The ideal nominee:

Made an outstanding contribution to the nursing profession at a local, provincial, national and international level
Made a significant contribution to health promotion and/or the delivery of health-care services in Manitoba
Made significant contributions to the prestige and credibility of nursing
Made a positive impact on the practice of nursing over a sustained period