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Region 2 Board Nominations

Ready to Lead? Step Up and Shine!
We’re looking for passionate members to join our Board and Committees. Make your voice heard and help shape the future!

President Elect/ONA Representative (2 year commitment, 2nd year as President)
Program Coordinator Elect (2 year commitment, 2nd year as Program Coordinator)
Director at Large 2 positions (2 year commitment)
Nominations Coordinator (2 year commitment)

Interested in serving? Complete our consent to serve document before April 13, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Consent to Serve

Voting for Region 2 will begin Monday, April 14 with ballot closing at 11:59 pm on April 30.

Excellence Awards

ONA Region 2 Board of Directors is excited to announce the availability of the following awards to be given at the Annual Awards Luncheon. The deadline for submission is 4/18/2025 at midnight!

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Excellence in Nursing Award
Excellence in Nursing Award will be conferred on a Region 2 member who has developed an innovative, unique, and creative approach that utilizes nursing theory and knowledge/skills in any practice setting: administration, education, or patient care. The recipient should be recognized by peers as a role model of consistently high-quality nursing practice and as one who enhances the image of professional nursing by creating an environment promoting professional autonomy and control over nursing practice. The award is accompanied by a plaque.

Nursing Research Award
Nursing Research Award will be conferred on a Region 2 member who has made a significant impact on nursing practice using research as a basis for practice innovation. Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation and/or utilization of nursing knowledge and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice and/or patient outcomes in response to the findings. The award is accompanied by a plaque.

Nursing Impact on Public Policy
Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award will be conferred on a Region 2 member whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the presence of nursing in the community and/or to accomplish positive policy changes for the nursing profession. The award is accompanied by a plaque.

Nightingale Award of Excellence
Nightingale Award of Excellence is conferred on a Region 2 member who has: Demonstrated innovative strategies so as to fulfill job responsibilities and/or role responsibilities in their professional role and within the community they work and live. Consistently surpass expectations of a professional nurse; thus, enhancing the image of nursing as a profession. Demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association. Served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice. Other professional behaviors, such as mentoring, advocacy, research conduction or utilization, publications and presentations should also be demonstrated throughout his/her career. The award is accompanied by a plaque.

Excellence in Workplace Environment
Excellence in Workplace Environment Award is conferred on an organization in the Region 2 area that has developed a positive work environment for nurses. The organization must have developed an innovative and effective approach or program that promotes excellent nursing care, creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supporting nurses in their practice. The award is accompanied by a plaque.

Friend of Nursing Award
Friend of Nursing Award is conferred on a non-nurse in the region who has rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession. The award is accompanied by a plaque.