Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma)
Epsilon Gamma At-Large (EGAL) Chapter
Award Nomination for Excellence in Nursing
Will be awarded on April 17, 2026, at Gala Dinner
Deadline for submission: February 1, 2026 (Photocopies of this form are acceptable)
Category entered (circle one):
Nursing Education
Nursing Practice
Nursing Research
Nursing Community Service
Nursing Leadership
Name of Nominee: _________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip _______________________________________________________
Email address: ______________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________________
I. SUMMARY OF THE NOMINEE’S CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Please organize the presentation of the documentation by identifying the selected criteria by number and write a brief explanation including pertinent examples which describe how the nominee has demonstrated each of the criteria listed for the specific award.
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II. MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE NOMINATION INCLUDES:
A. Curriculum vitae
B. Supporting documentation which addresses specific criteria from peers, faculty and community leaders (optional).
Nomination submitted by:
Name __________________________
Address __________________________
Email and phone number: _______________
Send entry to:
Sigma Epsilon Gamma At-Large (EGAL) Chapter
2030 N Sunridge Ct
Wichita, KS 67235
Or email to:
carol.bett@wichita.edu
baezn@newmanu.edu or
melanie.burnett@sckans.edu
Guidelines for Recognition Awards
Purpose of Awards and Recognitions - The purpose of awards is to recognize outstanding nurses whose contributions to nursing fulfill the goals of Sigma.
Criteria
A. General
1. A member of Sigma, EGAL Chapter.
2. GPA (when students are involved)
3. Peer/faculty/leader recognition
4. Endorsement and support from nursing and/or community leaders (if appropriate)
B. Types of Awards and Criteria
1. Awards for Excellence in Research
a. Conducts distinguished research in nursing.
b. Communicates nursing research findings.
c. Writes scholarly works related to nursing theory and/or nursing research.
d. Gives evidence of a history of nursing research activities.
e. Encourages research activities within Sigma, nursing, and/or the public.
2. 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 the professional practice of nursing and the public’s image of nursing through excellence in teaching.
3. 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. Influences the practice of nursing through communication.
g. Enhances the image of nursing through nursing practice.
h. Participates in community affairs, legislation, or organizations that affect nursing practice.
4. Awards for Excellence in Nursing Community Service
a. Demonstrates excellence in community service.
b. Promotes participation in community service activities toward a diverse audience.
c. Influences the professional practice of nursing and the public’s image of nursing through excellence in community service.
d. Provides guidance for replication and advancement of community service initiatives.
5. Awards for Excellence in Nursing Leadership
a. Impacts leadership in nursing through visionary and innovative approaches.
b. Creates an environment that enhances the image of nurses and the profession of nursing.
c. Participates in the development of nursing leaders and leadership.
d. Receives local, national and/or international recognition as a nursing leader.