School of Nursing seeks nominations for 2025 Alumni of the Year Award
Office of Public Relations & Communications |
The Lipscomb University School of Nursing is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Alumni of the Year Award — an honor that celebrates exceptional alumni who have made a significant impact in the nursing profession.
Established to recognize excellence in nursing practice and leadership, the award also aims to inspire current students and deepen the bonds between the School of Nursing and its graduates. The recipient will be honored during the annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony in May and recognized on the School of Nursing’s social media platforms.
Honoring excellence in the profession
Each year, this prestigious award highlights the accomplishments of alumni who embody the values of integrity, service, and innovation while advancing the field of nursing in meaningful ways. Nominees will be evaluated on achievements in one or more of the following areas:
- Leadership: Holding formal leadership roles or demonstrating informal leadership through mentorship and professional engagement.
- Practice Excellence: Improving patient care through clinical expertise or innovative care models.
- Research & Scholarship: Conducting or publishing research that advances nursing science.
- Education: Making an impact through teaching, mentorship, or educational program development.
- Policy & Advocacy: Contributing to health policy or championing the nursing profession.
- Impact and Innovation: Creating positive change in communities or implementing new approaches to care.
- Professional Qualities: Exemplifying ethics, service, and lifelong learning.
- Alignment with Institutional Values: Representing Lipscomb’s mission and staying engaged with the university community.
Nomination process now open
Nominations are open to all alumni of the Lipscomb School of Nursing. Faculty, students, healthcare professionals, and fellow alumni are invited to submit nominations. Self-nominations are also welcomed.
A complete nomination must include:
- A completed nomination form
- A letter of nomination outlining the nominee’s qualifications, impact, and alignment with award criteria
- Optional supporting documents, such as a resume, published work, or letters of support
The deadline for submissions is April 4, 2025.
The selection committee—comprised of members from both the university and healthcare community—will review all nominations and select up to three finalists. The final recipient will be notified by April 15, 2025.
A legacy of engagement
The Alumni of the Year Award recipient will be encouraged to continue engaging with the School of Nursing through mentorship, guest lectures, and alumni events—strengthening the legacy of excellence that defines Lipscomb’s nursing program.
Submit a nomination
Do you know an alum who exemplifies the heart and skill of a Lipscomb nurse? Nominate them today for this distinguished honor.
For more information or to submit a nomination, contact the Lipscomb School of Nursing at nursing [at] lipscomb.edu (nursing[at]lipscomb[dot]edu).