The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in nursing, related fields, healthcare, and or made significant contributions to the field on a state-wide, national, or global level.

Eligibility: Awarded to an individual who graduated with a degree from the University of Iowa College of Nursing.

Nomination Packet: Must be submitted online and contain the nominee’s resume/CV and a two- to three-page nomination statement addressing all criteria mentioned below. Permission from the nominee is required to submit a nomination. The recipient will provide the alumni address at the spring BSN commencement ceremony.

The nominator must have an established professional relationship with the nominee.

Characteristics of a Successful Nominee

The recipient embodies the following qualities or criteria: ·

• Reflects the mission of the University of Iowa College of Nursing as a leader for the profession and society at the state-wide, national, or global level.
• Demonstrates extraordinary and sustained impact in improving health through research, education, practice, or community service.
• Provides inspiration for current students, faculty, and alumni as an Iowa nurse who has changed lives. The online nomination form and document upload instructions can be found here.

Nominations are due July 1, 2025.

Please contact Leah Koppes (Leah-Koppes@uiowa.edu) with any questions.