AONL Foundation Awards
Call for Nominations: AONL Foundation Nurse Researcher Award
Do you know a nurse researcher whose work is transforming nursing leadership and health systems science?
The AONL Foundation Nurse Researcher Award honors individuals who exemplify excellence in original, methodologically rigorous, and impactful research. We seek nominees who set the bar for research excellence. Their work demonstrates—or shows strong potential to demonstrate—far-reaching influence through:
- Scholarly contributions and citations
- Influence on policy or clinical practice
- Measurable benefits to communities and society
Ideal candidates conduct research aligned with the AONL Foundation’s 2025–2027 strategic priorities, advancing nursing leadership and driving meaningful health care transformation.
Nominees also demonstrate excellence in leadership and collaboration by:
- Cultivating a supportive research environment
- Mentoring staff nurses, practice leaders, and early-career researchers
- Securing research funding to sustain ongoing work
- Actively disseminating findings through presentations, publications, community outreach, and accessible science communication
Eligibility:
- Must be a full AONL member.
- Sitting members of the AONL Foundation Board or the AONL Board are not eligible.
Nomination Requirements:
- Nominators must provide a brief narrative describing how the nominee’s work has impacted the field at the micro, meso, and macro levels.
Nominate a colleague who is shaping the future of nursing leadership through research!
See previous award recipients.