College of Nursing Community Awards

In 2023, the University of South Alabama College of Nursing will be celebrating its 50th anniversary and making our signature alumni recognition of excellence event, the College of Nursing Community Awards, bigger than ever. We are now open for nominations to our five categories of nursing excellence. Nominate an outstanding South Alabama Nursing Alumni today!

Community Impact Award

The Community Impact Award is presented to an individual in the field of nursing who has made a significant and positive impact to a community through their career or community service.

Alumni Leadership Award

The Alumni Leadership Award is presented to an outstanding University of South Alabama alumnus who has excelled in his or her career and has shown exceptional leadership in the field of nursing.

Alumni Excellence in Quality Improvement

The Alumni Excellence in Quality Improvement is presented to an outstanding University of South Alabama College of Nursing alumnus who played a significant role on an interdisciplinary healthcare team and implemented meaningful and lasting impacts for best patient outcomes.

Alumni Excellence in Nursing Research Award (NEW!)

The Alumni Excellence in Nursing Research Award is presented to an outstanding University of South Alabama College of Nursing alumnus whose scholarship has attained significant national and/or international recognition for advancing the science of nursing and best practices in nursing and health care.

Emerging Alumni Achievement Award

The Emerging Alumni Achievement Award is presented to an outstanding University of South Alabama alumnus who has been employed in the field of nursing for no longer than ten years and has made significant contributions within a limited time of employment.

Past Award Recipients

The South Alabama College of Nursing Community Awards was established in 2018 and occurs every two years. The event benefits the 91短视频 College of Nursing Development Council Leadership Scholarship and has raised over $20,000 for student success.

We are grateful for the care and dedication our past recipients have made on their communities through their roles as a nurse and are honored to celebrate them in their individual categories.