GUIDELINES FOR RECOGNITION OF AWARDS
ZETA GAMMA CHAPTER
MAY CEREMONY
NURSING EDUCATION AWARD
Awards for excellence in nursing education are based on the following criteria:
Demonstrates excellence in teaching.
Advances the science of nursing through clarifying, refining, and/or expanding the
knowledge base for nursing.
Promotes a theory base for nursing curricular and nursing practice.
Influences scholarly development in nursing education, practice, and/or research through
teaching.
Influences the professional practice of nursing and the public’s image of nursing through
excellence in teaching.
NURSING LEADERSHIP AWARD
Awards for excellence in nursing leadership are based on the following criteria:
Receives local, national, and/or international recognition as a nursing leader in education,
practice, research, and/or administration.
Influences leadership in nursing through visionary and innovative approaches to
leadership.
Creates an environment that enhances the image of nursing/nurses.
Participates in the development of nursing leaders and leadership.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT PERFORMANCE AWARD
Awards for outstanding student performance are based on the following criteria:
Achievement in clinical, academic, research, leadership, and other creative activities.