Honorary Fellow Selection Process

The Academy recognizes a small group of individuals as Honorary Fellows, to celebrate their extraordinary contributions to nursing and healthcare. Selected by the Academy's Board of Directors, Honorary Fellowship is granted to outstanding applicants who would not qualify for membership as a Regular Fellow. Their privileges and responsibilities are detailed in the Academy Bylaws.

Criteria

  1. A nominee for Honorary Fellow is not eligible for membership as a regular Fellow (i.e. is not a nurse)*;
  2. They must be sponsored by three (3) Regular or Emeritus Fellows in good standing; (Academy Board members are not eligible to sponsor Honorary Fellows).
  3. The individual must consent to be nominated;
  4. Nominations must be submitted online by the deadline, May 5, 2022; and
  5. Nominations should address the following:
    • Describe the extraordinary and sustained contribution(s) of the nominee to nursing and health care; and
    • Provide evidence of the positive and ongoing impact of their work in influencing nursing and health care.

* The nominee must not be currently or previously licensed to practice as a registered nurse.

Nomination Process

A complete nomination submission should contain:

  • Completed sponsor statements from THREE Fellows knowledgeable of the nominee’s extraordinary and sustained contributions to nursing and health throughout their career. Fellows may sponsor a total of two Fellows, in a combination of regular and/or Honorary Fellow candidates.
  • Material evidence of positive impact, such as publications. (two-item limit; no portfolios.)


How to Submit a Nomination:
The 2022 nomination form can be accessed here. Only one sponsor can submit a nomination on behalf of all three sponsors. The submitting sponsor will need to compile the other sponsors' submission materials to complete the nomination form. Please contact Claire Holland, Member Engagement Coordinator, at cholland@aannet.org with any questions. Submissions are due May 5, 2022.

Important Information for Selected Honorary Fellows

Selected honorees agree to provide a biographical statement (500 words) and high-resolution electronic photo for inclusion in the induction ceremony and program.

Honorees will receive complimentary registration and be introduced during the Academy’s annual policy conference, currently slated for October 27 - 29, 2022.*

*Policy Conference Format
The Academy plans to host an in-person conference in Washington, DC on October 27 – 29 at the Marriott Marquis hotel.

Evaluation Guidelines

Board members will be asked to evaluate nominees on the following factors:

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


A nominee for Honorary Fellowship may be nominated again in succeeding years if not accepted in a previous year.

Fellows may sponsor a total of two Fellows, in a combination of regular and/or Honorary Fellow candidates.

Questions?
Email Claire Holland, Member Engagement Coordinator, at cholland@aannet.org.