Ethics & Governance AWARDS
Deadline: February 20, 2026
Theme: "Translating Values to Visionary Leadership"
The purpose of the Ethics and Governance award is to empower members through knowledge of NSNA Bylaws and/or their own Bylaws, Policies, and Procedures. The award is given to either a state and school chapter which sets up a successful activity (ex. educational program, video on Robert Rules of Order) informing students about their bylaws, policies, and procedures.
Fill out the online application and include either an essay (limit 500 words) describing how you held an activity to inform students on bylaws and policies or create a 2 – 4 minute educational video. Include images if you have them.
The following information is required for the online award application, in addition to the essay or video:
Award/Prize:
Theme: "Translating Values to Visionary Leadership"
The purpose of the Ethics and Governance award is to empower members through knowledge of NSNA Bylaws and/or their own Bylaws, Policies, and Procedures. The award is given to either a state and school chapter which sets up a successful activity (ex. educational program, video on Robert Rules of Order) informing students about their bylaws, policies, and procedures.
Fill out the online application and include either an essay (limit 500 words) describing how you held an activity to inform students on bylaws and policies or create a 2 – 4 minute educational video. Include images if you have them.
The following information is required for the online award application, in addition to the essay or video:
- Number of attendees or members reached by the project
- Project Budget
- Cost of Project
- Will the project be continued in the future?
- Was there academic recognition for NSNA members?
- Project Goals
- Method used for implementation
- What was learned from the project?
- Promotion methods used
Award/Prize:
- Top State - Certificate and $100.00
- Top School - Certificate and $100.00
Judging Criteria
Maximum points awarded: 70
1. Relevance of project to theme 0-10
2. Community impact 0-10
3. Media coverage 0-10
4. Clarity of message 0-10
5. Originality/creativity 0-10
6. Attainment of goals 0-10
7. Positive results attained 0-10
1. Relevance of project to theme 0-10
2. Community impact 0-10
3. Media coverage 0-10
4. Clarity of message 0-10
5. Originality/creativity 0-10
6. Attainment of goals 0-10
7. Positive results attained 0-10
