sTATE Convention Planning AWARD

Deadline: February 20, 2026

The purpose of the State Convention Planning Award is to foster development of strategies that include marketing, sponsorship, and partnerships for successful conventions.  The implementation of the NSNA Convention Planning Guidelines are key for successful State Conventions. The NSNA Convention planning committee encourages State Boards to use the guidelines to help with planning, budgeting, and advertisement of the event.
 
Awards and Prizes:
  • Most Successful Statewide Convention -  Each winner receives a Certificate and $100.00
    2  Awards Winners: 
    ​Award 1 Winner from Membership Category 1-3 and
    Award 2 Winner from Membership Category 4-5
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Membership Category
Group 1: 90 and under
Group 2: 91-425
Group 3: 426-800
Group 4: 801-1200
Group 5: 1201 and up

Judging Criteria

Maximum points awarded: 50

1.  Exhibit Hall (Number Comparison)                                                                      0-10
2.  Attendance (Number Comparison)                                                                      0-10
3.  Media coverage (Newsletter, Website Facebook)                                                0-10
4.  Originality/Creativity Theme                                                                                  0-10
5.  Quality of educational program                                                                             0- 10
      (i.e. how they relate to keynote speaker/theme
       /resolutions/student interest/speaker quality and credentials)
6.  House of Delegates/Meeting of Annual Membership                                         0 – No, 5- Yes
7.  Program for faculty                                                                                                 0 – No, 5- Yes
8.  Positive results attained/ Breaking Down Barriers                                              0-10