Each biennium the Missouri Nurses Association honored association members with various awards to recognize their achievements with the Association. After a hiatus, the Association is bringing back the Outstanding Contribution to Membership award and adding a new award, the Legislative Advocacy Champion. Award winners will be announced during the MONA Membership Assembly and presentation of the awards will be held at a later date.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Outstanding Contribution to Membership

A MONA member who:

  • Contributed to the promotion of the Missouri Nurses Association and the purposes and functions of the Association
  • Sustained an active participation in the affairs of the Association
  • Promoted membership through active involvement with other nurses in the affairs of the Association
  • Provided a model for other nurses to join the Missouri Nurses Association

Legislative Advocacy Champion

A MONA member who:

  • Contributed to the Associations legislative advocacy efforts
  • Demonstrated excellence in building relationships with legislators, testifying at hearings, and working with the MONA lobbyist in the Capitol
  • Sustained an active participation in the legislative affairs of the Association
  • Provided an advocacy model for other nurses

MEMBER AWARD APPLICATION