Description

The Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA) continues its annual tradition of honoring outstanding Professional Registered Nurses, whose commitment and dedication exemplify a "Positive Image of Nursing." We invite you to attend the Lincoln MIG annual Celebrate Nursing on Saturday, April 11^th, 2026 at the Lincoln Children's Zoo. 

REGISTRATION
Individuals
Individuals seeking to participate and register may do so online by clicking the Register >> button. Individual registration is $35.00.

Registration Opens: January 5, 2026
Registration Deadline: March 26, 2026

Doors Open: at 8:30 am and the breakfast buffet will open at approximately 9:00 am.

NOMINATIONS PROCESS
Nominations will be open January 5– March 1. Honorees need not be members of NNA, but they must be a Registered Nurse. Please nominate only 1 honoree per unit. 

Please have the following information on-hand for each nomination: 

1. Honoree Name & Credentials: (including credentials during the nomination process is very important; information will appear on their certificate exactly as entered) 
2. Photo of nominee: may be a headshot or good quality image.
3. Honoree Email: (Honorees will receive a direct invitation email with location and times) 
4. Honoree Place of Employment: (no acronyms please, and include unit/clinic if applicable) 
5. Honoree Position or Title: (no acronyms please) 
6. Nominator's Name: 
7. Nominator's Email
8. Nominators Phone Number: 
9. Nomination Statement: 100 words how, on a daily basis, this individual promotes what being a nurse means.

Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2026

NOMINATE A NURSE HERE!

QUESTIONS
Registration and nominations questions, please contact the NNA Executive Director, Megan Lowery at director@nebraskanurses.org