Pamela Austin Thompson Emerging Leader Award

The award recognizes an engaged ��member who exhibits significant potential as a future health care leader and demonstrates exemplary leadership within his or her organization, community and the nursing profession. The award is named for ��CEO Emeritus Pamela Austin Thompson, who played a pivotal role in AONL’s development of leadership programs for emerging nurse leaders, all aimed at preparing the next generation of nurse leaders to meet future practice needs.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a full ��member.
Has five years of experience or less as a nurse in a formal leadership position and demonstrated exemplary leadership within their organization, community and the nursing profession.
Exhibits significant potential as a future health care leader and role model to other emerging leaders.
Participates in an ��education program, annual conference, advocacy efforts or committee/task force.
Demonstrates interest in assisting ��in achieving its objectives, mission, vision and strategic plan.
Current members of the ��Board of Directors and/or ��staff are not eligible.

Nomination Process

Any ��member may nominate a candidate for the award by submitting a nomination form and supporting documentation for the submission criteria.
The nomination form should list examples of the nominee’s exemplary leadership within his or her organization, community and the nursing profession, as well as service to AONL.

Selection Process

The ��Board of Directors selects the recipient of the Pamela Austin Thompson Emerging Leader Award annually. The board will score each nomination application with consideration to conflict of interest through a Likert scale and the noted criteria.

Supports AONL’s mission, vision and strategic objectives.

Is engaged within ��(e.g. participation within a committee/task force, leadership development program, advocacy efforts, young professional voices, etc.).

Has five years of experience or less as a nurse leader in a formal leadership position (e.g. administrative supervisor, professional development, manager, director, etc.).

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