Health Policy 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 prestigious award is designed to honor and recognize exceptional student nurses at both the school chapter and state chapter level of the National Student Nurses' Association who have demonstrated significant achievement in community health policy development or advocacy. These may include but are not limited to public health initiatives, policy change at any level, and education regarding important health policy issues. The awarded students/chapters have displayed a firm commitment towards the improvement of health policies for the betterment of the community.
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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