Recognition Awards
Nomination Process
Each year, the ACHNE Awards Committee seeks nominations for the following six awards, to be presented at the annual ACHNE conference.
- Outstanding Contributions to Community/Public Health Nursing Education
- Outstanding Contributions to Community/Public Health Nursing Practice
- Outstanding Contributions to Community/Public Health Nursing Research
- Outstanding Service to ACHNE
- Outstanding Contributions to Advancing Health Equity
- Outstanding Masters Graduate Student in Community /Public Health Nursing
- Outstanding Doctoral Graduate Student in Community /Public Health Nursing
- Outstanding Baccalaureate Student in Community Health/Public Health
This is a wonderful way to honor ACHNE members and current students (who do not need to be a member) who are deserving of special recognition. The nomination process is simple. Keep scrolling to view the Award Criteria (Or click here to download them).
Nomination Guidelines
- Both the awards nominator and nominee must be current ACHNE members at the time of nomination for Member Awards. The nominee must have been a member of ACHNE for the previous 12 months. Current members of the Board of Directors are not eligible. Student nominees do not need to be a member of ACHNE.
- Place nominee’s name, a brief reason for the nomination, and nominee’s e-mail address in the survey. We will do the rest for the investigation of nominee information. This investigation will include collecting a curriculum vitae or resume of the nominee (not applicable for student awards), sponsorship letters, and membership verification.
Nominations were due by Saturday, April 1, 2024
ACHNE MEMBER Award Criteria
Open to ALL ACHNE Members.
Outstanding Contributions to Community/Public Health Nursing Education
- Contribution to the development of curricula by innovative ideas, teaching methods, projects, programs, or application of theory/research.
- Outcome has contributed to change in education programs, curricula, or courses that have enhanced community/public health nursing education.
- Work has been disseminated for use by others.
- Recognized contributions to ACHNE.
- Current ACHNE member at the time of nomination. Nominees who are not current ACHNE members will not be considered.
Outstanding Contributions to Community Health/Public Health Nursing Practice
- Contribution to practice through the development of innovative ideas, interventions, program protocol, practice guides, or application of theory/research.
- Outcome has contributed to change in practice and/or improved community health of clients.
- Work has been disseminated for use by others.
- Recognized contributions to ACHNE.
- Current ACHNE member at the time of nomination. Nominees who are not current ACHNE members will not be considered.
Outstanding Contributions to Community/Public Health Nursing Research
- Originality of contribution to the health of clients.
- Dissemination of research in relevant venues including peer-review journals and professional presentation.
- Contributions of research to knowledge in the field.
- Recognized contributions to ACHNE.
- Current ACHNE member.
Outstanding Contributions to Advancing Health Equity
- Contribution to development of curricula and/or projects that address structural health inequities and/or disparities in the profession, health systems, or communities.
- Outcome has contributed to change in educational programs, curricula, or courses that have enhanced community/public health nursing education and/or community/public health practice.
- Work has been disseminated for use by others.
- Current ACHNE member for previous twelve months at time of nomination. Nominees who are not current ACHNE members will not be considered.
- Recognized contributions to ACHNE.
Outstanding Service to ACHNE
- Demonstrated qualities of personal leadership.
- Substantial contributions to the association’s growth, recognition, and organizational effectiveness.
- Promotion of activities that advanced the goals of ACHNE.
- Current ACHNE member.
Student Award Criteria
Open to all students sponsored by a current ACHNE member.
Outstanding Doctoral Graduate Student in Community /Public Health Nursing
- Original/creative paper, project, thesis, or dissertation with abstract or detailed including description and evidence of admission in a doctoral program.
- Nominee’s potential for affecting education, practice, and/or research.
- Does not need to be an ACHNE member.
- Potential for leadership in ACHNE.
Outstanding Masters Graduate Student in Community /Public Health Nursing
- Original/creative paper, project, thesis, or dissertation with abstract or detailed including description and evidence of admission in a master's program.
- Nominee’s potential for affecting education, practice, and/or research.
- Does not need to be an ACHNE member.
- Potential for leadership in ACHNE
Outstanding Baccalaureate Student in Community Health/Public Health
- Contribution to practice through the development of innovative ideas, interventions,or programming through educational, service, or work opportunities.
- Nominee’s potential for affecting practice and/or improving community health.
- Does not need to be an ACHNE member.
- Potential for leadership in community/public health nursing.
Awards History
Outstanding Contributions to Community/Public Health Nursing Education Award
2024 - Katy Gilb, MSN, RN, CPH
2023 - Rebecca Davis, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC
2022 - Dr. Kim Decker
2021 - Dr. Gary Glauberman
2018 - Linda Hook
2017 - Jeanne Leffers
2016 - Patricia Schoon
2014 - Lori Edwards
2013 - Sara Groves
2012 - Pamela Levin
2006 - Sr. Rosemary Donley
2005 - Patty Hale
2004 - Judith A. Barton
2001 - Naomi E. Ervin
1999 - Cynthia O’Neill Conger
1998 - Julia Cowell
1994 - Mary-‘Vesta Marston Scott
1993 - Zina Higgs
Outstanding Contributions to Community/Public Health Nursing Practice Award
2014 - Tener Goodwin Veenema
2012 - Margaret Kaiser
2006 - Joyce Krothe
2004 - Sharon G. Moffatt
1998 - Kathleen Barr Mazzuca
1993 - Margaret Clark Graham
Outstanding Contributions to Community/Public Health Nursing Research Award
2021 - Dr. Ann Stalter
2015 - Donna J. Biederman
2009 - Barbara Polivka
2005 - JoEllen Wilbur
2003 - Louise H. Flick
2001 - Arlene Miller
1999 - Marie Talashek
1998 - Carol Loveland–Cherry and Janice SwansonOutstanding Contributions to Advancing Health Equity
2023 - Sarah Ailey, PhD, RN
2022 - Kelly Strickland
2022 - Marie Charles, EdD, MA, RN-BC, FNYAMOutstanding Service to ACHNE Award
2023 - Robin Dawson, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC
2021 - Dr. Gina Johnson
2019 - Dr. Ann Stalter
2018 - Gail Oneal
2013 - Susan M. Swider
2009 - Derryl Block
2007 - Pamela A. Kulbok
2003 - Pamela N. Clarke
2001 - Judeen Schulte
1998 - Shirley Laffrey
1996 - Bianca Chambers
1993 - Doreen Ward Alexander
Student Awards
Outstanding Doctoral Student in the Field of Community/Public Health Nursing Award
2022 - Doctoral: Hiba Abbas
2021 - Doctoral: Katherine Fasullo
2017 - Doctoral: Gail Hock
Outstanding Masters Student in the Field of Community/Public Health Nursing Award
2024 - Masters: Isis Billups, Noah Carson-Nelson, & Mindy Pajor
2017 - Masters: Jocelyne de Gouvenain
Outstanding Baccalaureate Student in the Field of Community/Public Health Nursing Award
2024 - Baccalaureate: Courtney Drake
Outstanding Student in the Field of Community/Public Health Nursing Award
2016 - Phillip A. Newman
2015 - Alexandra Maher and Irene C. Felsman
2014 - Angela Fulmer
2013 - Rebecca Doughty and Ayla Landry
2012 - Lynn Blanchette
2005 - Susan Breakwell
2003 - Annemarie Vassalo
Presidential Awards
President's Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership
2024 - Susan M Swider PhD, PHNA-BC, FAAN
2023 - Joy Hoffman, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC
2018 - Lisa TurnerPresident's Award for Outstanding Contributions to ACHNE
2021 - Dr. Lisa Turner
2019 - Agnes BurkhardPresident's Award for Advocacy for Public Health Nursing
2022 - Gina Alexander, PhD, MPH, MSN, RN