Purpose: to recognize an alumnus with significant contributions to the nursing profession and clinical practice

• Serves as a role model through evidence-based practices, research and continued education
• Demonstrates clinical competence and excellence
• Is recognized as an outstanding clinical practice nurse by clients, families, communities and health care organization

Purpose: to recognize an alumnus with significant contributions to the field of nursing through research

• Engages in innovative research that has influenced nursing practice, policy or education, and disseminates findings through publications and presentations
• Serves as a mentor, educator or facilitator supporting researchers, graduate students and emerging scholars
• Applies research that has led to meaningful changes in clinical nursing practice nationally or internationally

Purpose: to recognize an alumnus who has made significant contributions to the University, community, state or nation through volunteer or public service

• Demonstrates exceptional and sustained service to the nursing profession, health care organizations or the community
• Contributes to the advancement of nursing practice, policy or education through volunteerism or leadership
• Makes significant impacts through advocacy or efforts to improve health care outcomes and patient care

Purpose: to recognize an alumnus who has proven excellence in nursing education, dissemination or professional development in the classroom or the field

• Is recognized as an inspiring educator by students and colleagues
• Exhibits leadership in education through curriculum development, innovative teaching strategies and evaluation
• Makes substantial contributions to nursing through publications and presentations on the national and/or international level
• Plays a key role in securing accreditation for academic programs and/or credentialing health care systems

Purpose: To recognize an alumnus with significant achievements early in their career

• Nominee must be 40 years or younger.
• Demonstrates early leadership and notable contributions to nursing practice, education or research within a short timeframe
• Actively engages in professional organizations and initiatives to advance the nursing profession
• Serves as a role model, inspiring innovation and continued growth in the nursing field

Purpose: to recognize a non-nursing alumnus or organization for their dedication to the mission of Pitt Nursing and their significant contributions to alumni, the School of Nursing or related health care professions

• Makes significant contributions to the nursing profession or health care that align with the values of Pitt Nursing