Scholarships, Internships, & Awards
ABNF AWARDS LIST
ABNF CONFERENCE AWARDS LIST
ABNF Awards Committee is seeking to honor those nurses who contribute to the mission and goals of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty, Inc, who carry on the traditions of revered past honorees, and who exemplify the distinguishing criteria of the awards.
ABNF Awards will be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference to be held June 11 - 14, 2025.
See the official ABNF Conference Awards list below and submit your nomination by April 1, 2025.
Excellence in Innovation in Teaching Award
The Excellence in Innovation in Teaching Award is given to an ABNF member who demonstrates creativity and innovative teaching strategies that promote academic success and student achievement; demonstrates compassion and respect for students and creates a culture that encourages student expression of ideas; acts as an exemplary role model, exhibits professional values and standards and demonstrates evidence-based teaching/learning and integration of theory and evidence-based practice. The awardee must have taught full-time for at least 2 consecutive years. Two letters of support with an example of the faculty member’s teaching innovation and the impact of the innovation are required for the nomination.
Excellence in Community Service and Engagement
This award recognizes an ABNF faculty member who demonstrates leadership in community service and has had a sustained impact on improving the well-being of underserved populations. Two letters of support with examples of the member’s community service and engagement including an example of and the impact of the member’s community service and engagement are required for the nomination.
*The New Publisher Award
This award is given to an ABNF member and new author who has had at least 2 manuscripts published in refereed journals during the preceding year which address the health care needs of African American clients, families and communities or African American faculty members and students. One letter of recommendation and access to the journal articles are required.
*The New Researcher Award
This award is given to a member who has received external funding for research that includes African American populations, families, faculty members or students.
The Johnella Banks Member Achievement Award
This award is given for distinguished achievements in multiple areas during the preceding year. Must provide, notable biographical information with regard to published articles, exact amount of grant funding, the funding number and agency, with specific examples of scholarly awards and recognition. One letter of recommendation is required.
*ABNF Honorary Membership
This award is given to individuals who have made substantial contributions to nursing who are no longer teaching. Two letters of support with exemplars of the evidence to support the nomination are required.
*The Lifetime Achievement in Nursing Education
This award is given to those who have made a significant contribution to nursing education. The recipient is not required to be a member of ABNF. Two letters of support with exemplars of the evidence to support the nomination are required.
*The Lifetime Achievement in Nursing Research Award
This award is given to those who have made a significant contribution to nursing research through extramurally funded research and dissemination of results in referred publications. The recipient is not required to be a member of ABNF. Two letters of support with exemplars of the evidence to support the nomination are required
*The Living Legend Award
The Living Legend Award is awarded to an ABNF member or members in honor of their extraordinary contributions to the nursing profession, sustained over the course of their careers. Two letters of support with exemplars of the evidence to support the nomination are required.
Excellence in Academic Leadership
This award is given to an ABNF member who: demonstrates a high level of initiative; responsibility and resourcefulness to address challenges confronting the school or college of nursing; develops trust and credibility through open, respectful communication with faculty, students, staff and key stakeholders; invests time and effort in developing others to grow professionally; champions change effectively through formal or informal leadership; driven by a need to produce sustainable results; demonstrates worker like diligence in achieving positive outcomes; guided by values of fairness and doing the right thing for students, faculty and staff; and demonstrates a record of accomplishment in achieving awards for excellence. Two letters of support with exemplary evidence to support the nomination are required.
Excellence in Mentoring Faculty or Students
The Excellence in Mentoring Award recognizes the value of quality mentoring relationships and the impact they have on professional development and career advancement in nursing related to research, teaching, and administration. Two letters of support with exemplary evidence to support the nomination are required.
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