Honorary Fellow Selection Process

The Academy recognizes a small group of Fellows as Honorary Fellows, in honor of their extraordinary contributions to nursing and health care. These invitations to fellowship are conferred by the Board of Directors, consistent with the Academy Bylaws, to nominees who would not qualify for membership as a Regular Fellow. 
 

Criteria:

1. A nominee for Honorary Fellowship is not eligible for membership as a regular Fellow (i.e., not a nurse*);
2. S/he must be sponsored by three (3) Regular or Emeritus Fellows in good standing; 
3. The nominee must consent to be nominated;
4. Nominations must be submitted by the deadline announced by the Board; and,
5. Nominations should address the following:
         a. Describe the extraordinary and sustained contribution of the nominee to nursing and health care;
             and 
         b. Provide evidence of the positive and ongoing impact of the work in influencing nursing and
             health care.  
   
   * "Not a nurse" means that the nominee is not currently licensed, and has not previously been licensed, to practice as a registered nurse.   

Benefits:

Honorary Fellows receive all benefits of Fellowship in the Academy but do not pay dues. These benefits include the following honors:

• Use FAAN following their names
• Receive notice of the annual meeting
• Listed in the directory of Fellows
• Receive or have access to the Fellow directory
• Receive the official publication of the Academy

Evaluation Guidelines: 

1. Demonstrated extraordinary and sustained contributions to nursing and health care throughout their career; and
2. Clear evidence of positive impact of their previously described work in influencing nursing and health care. 

Nomination Process: 

Submit your nomination application packet for Honorary Fellowship to the American Academy of Nursing. A complete application packet should contain:

• Nomination Form (click to access)
• Completed sponsor statements from THREE sponsors knowledgeable of the nominee's extraordinary and sustained contributions to nursing and health throughout their career.
• Material evidence of positive impact such as publications. (two-item limit; no portfolios.)
• Sponsors of chosen awardees agree to provide a biographical statement (500 words) and electronic photo of honoree to serve as a summary of the honorees' contributions to nursing and healthcare for inclusion in the October Annual Conference Program. These photos and statements are due no later than May 11, 2012.

How to Submit an Application Packet:

All materials should be submitted by mail or electronically to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Any supporting materials that cannot be submitted electronically can be sent (please label all materials with nominee's name) to:

     Attn: Honorary Fellowship
     American Academy of Nursing
     1000 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 910
     Washington, DC 20005
     Fax: (202) 777-0107