The Emerging Nurse Leader Award recognizes graduates who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in nursing, related fields, healthcare, and/or have made contributions to the profession early in their career.

Eligibility: Awarded to an individual who graduated with a degree from the University of Iowa College of Nursing within the last 10 years.

Nomination Packet: Must be submitted online and contain nominee’s resume/CV and a one- to two-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 fall 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.
• Significant contribution to the profession of nursing through leadership, education, clinical practice, research, health policy, service, or entrepreneurial initiative.
• Provides inspiration for current students, faculty, and alumni as an Iowa nurse who has positively impacted healthcare.

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.