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Deadline: NLN Awards Nominations

Apr 20, 2026 Monday

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2026 NLN Awards

Honoring Three Exceptional Individuals Whose Dedication to Nursing Education Improves the Lives of Others

Nominate someone who exemplifies excellence in nursing education, demonstrates a spirit of humanitarian service, and whose dedication to the profession makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others for the 2026 NLN Awards

The three awards are:

  • The NLN Mary Adelaide Nutting Award for Outstanding Teaching or Leadership in Nursing Education
  • The NLN Isabel Hampton Robb Award for Outstanding Leadership in Clinical Practice
  • NLN Lillian Wald Humanitarian Award

Awards will be presented at the 2026 NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC.

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