I. Purpose of Awards and Recognitions
The purpose of awards is to recognize outstanding nurses who are members of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and whose contributions to nursing fulfill the goals of Sigma Theta Tau.

II.  Types of Awards and Criteria
The awards include:
1. Awards for Excellence in Education
a. Demonstrates excellence in teaching.
b. Advances the science of nursing through clarifying, refining and/or expanding the knowledge base of nursing.
c. Promotes a theory/research base for nursing curricula and nursing practice.
d. Influences scholarly development in nursing education, practice, and/or research through teaching.
e. Influences the professional practice of nursing and the public’s image or nursing through excellence in teaching.
2. Awards for Excellence in Nursing Practice
a. Demonstrates breadth of knowledge in area of clinical nursing practice.
b. Develops creative approaches to nursing practice that contribute to quality client care.
c. Possesses clinical expertise and attributes of a clinical scholar.
d. Advances the scope and practice of nursing.
e. Serves as mentor/preceptor that inspires peer’s practice of nursing.
f. Enhances the image of nursing through nursing practice.
g. Participates in community affairs, legislation, or organizations that affect nursing practice.
3. Awards for Leadership
a. Receives local, national and/or international recognition as a nursing leader in education, practice, administration and/or research
b. Influences leadership in nursing through visionary and innovative approaches to leadership.
c. Creates an environment that enhances the image on nursing/nurses.
d. Participants in the development of nursing leaders and leadership.

III.  Nominations
Nominations are invited from any active member of the chapter. 
Nominations are due February 1.
1. Use the form on the back of this page or check the Chapter website.
2. Letter from nominee agreeing to be nominated (optional).

IV.  Presentation
      1.Presentation of the awards will take place at the induction ceremony in April.
      2. Candidates will be published in chapter and campus newsletters and local media

V.  Use the nomination form to provide details of your nomination. Check website for information.