Academy of Neonatal Nursing Excellence in Neonatal Nursing Practice Award
Every year ANN seeks to honor neonatal nurses who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to their patients and families. They are staff nurses, practitioners, educators, and nurse managers who inspire others, nurture success, and show creativity, intelligence, perseverance, and an unbending will to provide the best nursing care possible. Nominating a colleague for this prestigious award could not be easier. Use our sample nomination letter to get started, OR, send us a recording of a video nomination.
Access submission criteria and the online nomination form here.

Academy of Neonatal Nursing Lifetime Achievement Award in Neonatal Nursing
ANN created this award to honor nurses who have distinguished themselves throughout their nursing career and also influenced the practice of others, whether through clinical mentorship, academia, clinical leadership, or development and publication of widely accepted, evidence-based clinical programs, and have thus improved the care of neonates.

Academy of Neonatal Nursing Conference Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes professionally active ANN members by offering scholarships to attend the fall National Neonatal Nurses Conference. ANN is seeking applications from members who are currently active in the care of neonates and who maintain a current knowledge base.
View submission criteria and application here.

The Academy of Neonatal Nursing Ingrid Josefin Ridky Academic Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide monies to ANN members pursuing academic advancement in neonatal nursing. ANN is seeking applications from neonatal nurses within our organization who are currently enrolled in an educational program seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree in a neonatal nursing or related nursing major.
View submission criteria and application here.

Neonatal Nursing Hall of Fame
The Neonatal Nursing Hall of Fame preserves the history of neonatal nursing and highlight the contributions of our many neonatal nursing pioneers. 

History of Neonatal Care: 1835-1960 and 1960-Present

View past award recipients here

ANN is also proud to support the Foundation for Neonatal Research & Education (FNRE)
As part of the Academy's ongoing commitment to promote excellence in nursing practice, by providing high quality educational offerings to all NICU nurses, the Academy proudly supports the efforts of the Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education (FNRE) and the work they do. Visit the FNRE website to learn more about the grants and scholarships that are offered.