Health Advocacy AWARD

Deadline: February 20, 2026

Theme: "Empowered to Advocate, Prepared to Lead"
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All project submissions will be considered; however, we strongly encourage you to incorporate the theme.

This distinguished award rewards extraordinary student nurses at both the school chapter and state chapter level for their exceptional skills in health advocacy. The award underscores efforts by student nurses toward promoting or improving the well-being and health of patients, either through specific actions or continued advocacy. This award inspires student nurses to become active advocates for better health policies and procedures while treating patients with empathy and care.
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Awards and Prizes:
  • State Level - Certificate and $100.00
  • School Level - 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.  Number of participants                0-10
5.  Originality/creativity                     0-10
6.  Attainment of goals                       0-10
7.  Positive results attained               0-10