All Nominations are due by January 15th!
(January 20th for the Rising Star Award)
Black Nurses Rock Awards Program identifies and recognizes members and chapters for their passion, leadership, mentorship, service to the community and commitment to Black Nurses Rock Mission Statement. The members and our chapters are the backbone of the organization. We want to recognize you!
Consider applying for one of the BNR Awards listed below:
Member Awards
Black Nurses Rock Member of the Year
This award honors the nurse most exemplifying the core values of Black Nurses Rock mission, Empower, Inspire, Embrace.
Eligibility:
- Member of National BNR for at least 2 years
- Excludes chapter presidents
Submission Requirements
- Nominated by Chapter
- Nominee’s personal statement on how they exemplify BNR Core Values in their personal and professional life
- Evidence that demonstrates the individual has exemplified BNR Core Values in 2019
- Letter of recommendation from chapter president
- Letter of recommendation from (1) other chapter member
Black Nurses Rock President of the Year
This award will recognize active President who demonstrates valor, leadership, mentor’s fellow peers, and available for other chapter Presidents
Eligibility:
- Member of National BNR for at least 2 years
Submission Requirements
- Nominated by BNR Presidents (no self-nominations)
- BNR President will submit evidence that demonstrates the nominated president’s leadership and valor over the past 2 years (nominate president will verify information is accurate)
- Letter of recommendation from (1) BNR National Board member
Chapter Awards
Community Service
This award will recognize chapters who provided community service projects and events aligned with the BNR core values, mission statement and national initiatives.
Eligibility:
- An active BNR Chapter for at least one year
Submission:
- Nominated by Chapter
- Submit a report listing all community service projects and events aligned with the BNR values, mission statement and national initiatives (include event name, services provided, total people reached and any partnerships) during 2019
- Photos and social media postings can be provided as evidence to support the submissions
Most Innovative Chapter
This award will recognize the chapter who used innovative ways (new methods/ideas or creative thinking) to reach their community, chapter members as well as the nursing community in their area.
Eligibility:
- An active BNR Chapter for at least one year
Submission:
- Nominated by Chapter
- Submit a report listing all innovative activity or programs demonstrating meeting the needs of their community, chapter and the nursing community aligned with the BNR values, mission statement and national initiatives (include event name, services provided, total people reached and any partnerships) during 2019
- Photos and social media postings can be provided as evidence to support the submission
Largest Chapter
This award will recognize the chapter with the largest number of active paid national and local membership
Eligibility:
- An active BNR Chapter for at least one year
Submission:
- Nominated by Chapter
- Submit a list of active chapter members with documented 2019 chapter membership date
- National membership will be verified by the national office
Rising Star Award | Sponsered by Walden University
This award will recognize those who have impacted their community in a significant way
Eligibility:
- Chapter in good standing
- Volunteer Hours
- Social change activities
Submission:
- How did your event impact the community?
- How do you plan to maintain and/or grow your success?
- How did you raising the social change consciousness, skills, and knowledge of the community you serve.