Pamela Austin Thompson Emerging Leader Award

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a full AONL 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 AONL education program, annual conference, advocacy efforts or committee/task force.
• Demonstrates interest in assisting AONL in achieving its objectives, mission, vision and strategic plan.
• Current members of the AONL Board of Directors and/or AONL staff are not eligible.

Nomination Process

• Any AONL 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.