2025 Award Nominations Deadline:

Sunday, June 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. ET

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Recognizing and Supporting the Outstanding Work of Our Members and Community Partners

Awards, Grants, & Scholarships

The Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners proudly offers an awards program to honor the exceptional contributions of our members and other individuals or groups dedicated to advancing children’s health and promoting excellence in advanced practice nursing. We celebrate these achievements during our Annual Awards Ceremony, held in conjunction with our statewide conference. This distinguished event provides an opportunity to showcase the inspiring work of our community and recognize their unwavering commitment to pediatric health care.
 
In addition to awards, the Ohio Chapter has also established grant and scholarship programs to support the research, scholarship, and service efforts of its members. Detailed information and eligibility criteria for each award, grant, and scholarship are outlined in the respective applications below. Recipients’ work, including their names and photos, will be highlighted publicly through the Ohio Chapter’s website, newsletter, social media platforms, and local news outlets. For questions or concerns, please contact us.
 

Nurse Practitioner of the Year Award

The Nurse Practitioner of the Year Award honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the nursing profession as a nurse practitioner. Contributions may include excellence in clinical practice, research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, community involvement, fostering partnerships or interdisciplinary collaborations, or demonstrating innovative leadership that enhances the development and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Nominees must be current members of the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and practicing as nurse practitioners in the field of pediatrics. The award recipient will receive a one-year paid membership to the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and a commemorative engraved plaque, presented at the Ohio Chapter’s annual statewide conference.

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Nomination Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. ET

Student of the Year Award

The Student of the Year Award recognizes an exceptional graduate student who demonstrates exemplary leadership, scholarship, professionalism, or service. Eligible nominees must be current members of the Ohio Chapter and enrolled in an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) graduate program in Ohio that prepares nurses to care for pediatric patients. The award recipient will receive coverage of registration fees for one future statewide conference hosted by the Ohio Chapter and will be honored with a commemorative engraved plaque, presented during the Ohio Chapter’s annual statewide conference.

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Nomination Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. ET

Child Advocate of the Year Award

The Child Advocate of the Year Award recognizes an individual or group whose efforts have significantly improved children’s health care while championing the role of pediatric-focused nurse practitioners. Nominations for this award must be submitted by a member of the Ohio Chapter. The award recipient will be honored with a commemorative engraved plaque, presented during the Ohio Chapter’s annual statewide conference.

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Nomination Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. ET

National Conference Scholarships

This $1,500 scholarship supports members of the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) in attending the national conference (see the National Conference on Pediatric Health Care conference webpage). Two recipients will be selected: one Ohio Chapter member (Preferred, Essentials, or Retiree) and one Ohio Chapter student member. Priority is given to individuals who actively contribute to professional service, nursing education, practice innovation, improved outcomes, or community service benefiting children and families. Scholarship funds must be used for conference registration fees and/or travel expenses related to national NAPNAP’s annual conference. After attending the national conference, recipients are required to submit a brief summary of their conference experience. This summary will be shared publicly through the Ohio Chapter’s website, newsletter, and social media channels, reflecting the Chapter’s dedication to advancing professional growth and excellence in pediatric nursing practice.

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2026 National Conference Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. ET

MaryAnn Rosencrans Mental Health Scholarship

This $500 scholarship applicant must be a current member of the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners for a minimum of 2 years and currently practicing in a pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) role. Additional requirements and expectations are stated within the application. Consideration will be given to those pediatric-focused APRNs who have taken an active role in the care of children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral health problems.

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MaryAnn Rosencrans Mental Health Scholarship Applications are Currently Being Accepted Throughout the Year With Rolling Deadlines!

Grants: Research Studies and Scholarly Projects

The Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners has established grants to further the research and scholarship of its members. Grants may be awarded for various types of research studies and scholarly projects, such as evidence-based practice (EBP), quality improvement (QI), or health policy projects.

The applicant must be a current member of the Ohio Chapter for a minimum of 2 years. The applicant will be required to show proof that the proposed scholarly project or research study protocol was reviewed and approved by the appropriate institutional review board (IRB), and as applicable, received administrative approval at each project site prior to receiving the grant funds. Additional requirements and expectations are stated within the application. This grant provides the recipient with $500 toward a project- or research study-related expenses. DNP and PhD students who are members of the Ohio Chapter are encouraged to apply!

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Research and Scholarly Project Grant Applications are Currently Being Accepted Throughout the Year With Rolling Deadlines!

Service Grants

The Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ mission and belief is that all children have a right to quality health care and the opportunity to develop in a safe and secure environment. The Ohio Chapter promotes and supports the role of pediatric advanced practice nursing in its efforts to optimize the quality of life for children and their families. The applicant must be a current member of the Ohio Chapter. Additional requirements and expectations are stated within the application.

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Service Grant Applications are Currently Being Accepted Throughout the Year With Rolling Deadlines!