AORN honors outstanding perioperative nurses through a comprehensive and well-recognized awards program, both for individuals and chapters.
2019 Individual & Chapter Excellence Awards
Individual Achievement Awards
We encourage AORN members to nominate yourself or a worthy colleague for one of AORN's individual achievement awards.
Nominations for the AORN Excellence in Perioperative Nursing Award are now closed.
Nominations for all other individual achievement awards are being accepted through October 8, 2019.
Past Award Recipients
Since 1982, many outstanding individuals and local chapters have been recognized by AORN for their achievements in the field of perioperative nursing.