Individual Achievement Awards

The AORN Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement in volunteer service as exhibited by participation in developing their Chapter, Specialty Assembly, State Council and service in their community. Successful candidates for this award support their professional organization and their communities with exceptional commitment, creativity, clinical knowledge, compassionate care, servant leadership and creating a better environment and quality of life for those served.

Examples of eligible criteria:

• Outstanding contributions to a committee, program or other chapter or community initiative.
• Specialty Assembly involvement and leadership to influence change in Specialty Assembly areas of practice.
• Meetings with state representatives to influence and promote positive change, chapter growth, state council implementation and other professional advancements.
• Significant involvement and collaboration with other national or local groups where perioperative nursing is supported and advanced.
• Support and work in collaboration with facility-based initiatives that serve and benefit the community.
• Community-based initiatives may include but are not limited to; Mission trips, Military Troop Support, Health and Wellbeing, Family Shelters, Schools, Donation Drives, Food Programs and Pantries, Immunization Clinics, Life Support Education, Trainer and Lecturer for Workshops, Fundraisers, After School Services, Voter Registration, Clean Environmental Projects, Libraries, and Charities.