Individual Achievement Awards
Nominations are now closed.
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Award Categories
Kristy Simmons, 2023
Antonia (Toni) Hughes, 2022
Vickie Pierce, 2021
Patricia A. Thornton, 2020
Becky Davis, 2019
Ann T. McKennis, 2018
Pat Mews, 2017
Ruth Shumaker, 2016
Ellen Lord, 2016
Jane Flowers, 2015
Debra Fawcett, 2015
Trish Seifert, 2014
Beverly A. Kirchner, 2013
Sheila L. Allen, 2012
Rose E. Seavey, 2012
Anita Shoup, 2011
Marisa (Missi) Merlino, 2010
Janet A. Lewis, 2009
Kay Ball, 2008
Eileen C. Young, 2008
Judy A. Hawkins, 2007
Sheri Voss, 2005
Anne S. Medlin, 2004
Vivian C. Watson, 2004
Mary Lynne Weemering, 2003
Florence Wilson, 2002
Mentorship-AORN Leadership
Sheila Allen, 2023
Have a question?
Join the OR NurseLink Awards Committee page and ask the team any questions you have.
Important Points to Remember
- Nominees must be a current member of AORN.
- Review criteria for award you are applying or being nominated for.
- Nominated applications must include Nominator information and Nominator statement.
AORN Board of Directors, Awards Committee members, judging panel members, and Headquarters staff are ineligible for awards while holding any of these positions. Awards Committee members and judging panel members may not nominate and/or sponsor any individual award applicants during their term due to conflict of interest involving the judging process.
When evaluating individual applications, the Awards Committee will establish minimum scoring thresholds. The committee and judging panels will base their decisions on criteria including, but not limited to: strength of candidate's statement, quality of supporting endorsements, membership and participation in AORN, certification(s), additional professional memberships, and content of Curriculum Vitae or Résumé. All information received will be kept confidential by the Awards Committee and judging panels. Awards are presented annually at AORN's Surgical Conference & Expo.
If you have any questions regarding the awards process, or if you would like volunteer feedback on your nomination prior to submission, please contact:
Crystal Fuentes
Manager, Experience Services
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
2170 S. Parker Road, Ste. 400
Denver, CO 80231
303-755-6300 or 800-755-2676
