Awards for Alumni

Every year the College of Nursing Alumni Association (CONAA) gives three alumni awards, which are announced at the annual homecoming/reunion dinner.

Call for Nominations for 2007 Awards

First Decade Award

The First Decade Award is given to the person who has earned a B.S.N. from UK 10 years or less prior to the annual meeting and meets the award criteria below.

Administration Award

(Rotates among the following areas: 2007-Administration; 2008-Community/Professional Service; 2009-Education; 2010-Research)  For the person who holds an undergraduate or graduate degree from the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, is currently involved in or has recently completed work in administration, and meets the general award criteria below.

Outstanding Alumnus Award

 This award is given to the person who holds an undergraduate or graduate degree from UK College of Nursing and who exemplifies a commitment to support of the College as well as an outstanding career in nursing.

Criteria for all three awards

• Demonstrates excellence and commitment in the area of nursing for which she/he is nominated
• Significantly contributes to the improvement of quality nursing practice in the area for which she/he is nominated
• Demonstrates creative and innovative approaches in her/his practice area

A nominator must be a graduate of the UK College of Nursing. All nominations must include the following: a typed statement describing how the nominee meets the award criteria for the given area; nominee's curriculum vitae or resume; supporting statement of recognition by at least one other person; and the nomination form (pdf format; free Adobe Reader software here)

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