Awards and Recognition
Join us in celebrating faculty, staff, and student achievements and their commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact in Nursing and Nursing education. View the milestones achieved through perseverance, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence, highlighted by our accolades in areas such as student excellence, community service, and industry recognition. These recognitions are a testament to the hard work of our faculty, staff, and students, and the invaluable support of our College leadership. We’re inspired by these achievements to continue making a significant impact.
Accepting Nominations
Student Excellence Awards – Nominate by April 15th*
Spring nominations are open from March 15 through April 15.Fall nominations are open from October 1 through November 15.
| Award | Description | Eligible Recipient | Can be nominated by | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversity Award | Recognizes efforts to explore, understand and appreciate one another’s similarities and differences such as: cultural, racial, and ethnic heritage, gender and sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, and/or socioeconomic status. Embraces college Diversity Statement. | Any program student | Anyone | Spring |
| PL-BSN Clinical Excellence | Recognizes a PL-BSN student graduating this semester who, over time, has demonstrated exceptional performance during clinical assignments. | Graduating PL-BSN Student | Clinical faculty teaching PL-BSN students | Fall / Spring |
| Outstanding PL-BSN Student | Recognizes a well-rounded, professional PL-BSN student who is graduating this semester. Student must display leadership, teamwork, and commitment to the college, WSU, or the community. | Graduating BSN Student | All faculty teaching PL-BSN students OR graduating PL-BSN student | Fall / Spring |
| Outstanding RN-BSN Student | Recognizes a well-rounded, professional RN-BSN student who is graduating this semester. Student must display leadership, teamwork, and commitment to the college, WSU, or the community. | Graduating RN-BSN Student | Faculty member OR graduating RN-BSN student | Fall / Spring |
| Outstanding MN student | Recognizes a well-rounded, professional graduate student who is graduating this semester. Student must display leadership, teamwork, and commitment to the college, WSU or the profession. | Graduating MN Student | Faculty member OR graduating MN student | Fall / Spring |
| Outstanding DNP Student | Recognizes a DNP student graduating this semester who encourages and supports other students, demonstrates exemplary professional behavior, and provides leadership to the school, community, or profession. | Graduating DNP Student | Faculty member OR graduating DNP student | Spring |
| Outstanding PhD Student | Recognizes a PhD student graduating this semester who encourages and supports other students, demonstrates exemplary professional behavior, and provides leadership to the school, community, or profession | PhD student (graduating or graduated in prev Dec) | Faculty member OR graduating student | Spring |
Faculty & Staff Excellence Awards – Nominate by April 14th*
| AWARD | DESCRIPTION | NOMINATION FOR | NOMINATED BY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Holloway Excellence in Clinical Instruction | Recognizes excellence in clinical teaching in the undergraduate program. Stimulates critical thinking, uses wide variety of teaching methods, demonstrates highest professional values and open communication. (Awarded bi-annually.) | Faculty with clinical assignment in BSN program | Faculty or student |
| Undergraduate Faculty Award | Recognizes exceptional leadership and accomplishments in the teaching/research/service within our undergraduate programs | Faculty teaching undergraduates | Faculty, staff or student |
| Graduate Faculty Award | Recognizes exceptional leadership and accomplishments in the teaching/research/service within our graduate programs | Faculty teaching graduate students | Faculty, staff or student |
| Diversity Award | Recognizes efforts to explore, understand and appreciate one another’s similarities and differences such as: cultural, racial, and ethnic heritage, gender and sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, and/or socioeconomic status. Embraces college Diversity Statement. | Faculty or staff or student | Faculty, staff or student |
| Staff Achievement Award | Recognize excellence in an outstanding single achievement. The individual displays professionalism, innovation, and commitment to enhancing the milieu of the College. | Any staff member in college of nursing | Faculty, staff or student |
| Staff Excellence Award | Recognize excellence in a pattern of outstanding service. The individual displays professionalism, leadership, teamwork, and commitment to enhancing the milieu of the College. | Any staff member in college of nursing | Faculty, staff or student |
