University of Virginia Health System

The PNSO presents seven awards throughout the year honoring different aspects of excellence in the nursing role. Award recipients are selected on the basis of peer nominations reviewed by the PNSO Awards Committee. 

Click on the links to nominate a deserving UVA Nurse! A UVAHS RN must be the primary nominator.

SPRING AWARDS:  Nominations 3/1-3/29/09; presented May 12, 2009
     Nurse of Distinction (Nominations for this award are closed for 2009) 
     Preceptor of the Year (Nominations for this award are closed for 2009)
     Excellence in Clinical Practice (Nominations for this award are closed for 2009)

FALL AWARDS: Nominations open 8/1-8/30/09; presented Oct. 13, 2009 
    Excellence in Caring (Nominations for this award are closed for 2009)
    Beginning Practitioner of the Year(Nominations for this award are closed for 2009)
    Excellence in Nursing Research (Nominations for this award are closed for 2009)  
    Distinguished Nurse Manager (Nominations for this award are closed for 2009)  

The Awards Committee which reviews nominations and selects the recipients is now conducted entirely through virtual meetings and sharing documents online -- it's easy to get involved! Contact the PNSO if interested in being part of the awards review panel.  

Join us in honoring past award recipients, 2003-present!