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