Duke University School of Nursing Alumni Awards
The Duke University School of Nursing recognizes distinguished alumni, faculty and friends for their significant contributions to the School and the nursing community at large.
Alumni Award Nominations
Now Open - October 1, 2024
A formal ceremony announcing the award recipients will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025.
2024 Alumni Award Recipients
We are proud to recognize the outstanding recipients of our Alumni Awards:
Marti Croll Taylor
MSN'93
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Ann White
MSN'92
Clinical Practice Award
Gina Marie Wilson
DNP'16, MSN'14
Humanitatian Award
Martha Cohn Romney
BSN'77
Lifetime Achievement Award
Major General (retired) Brett T. Williams
BS'81
Honorary Alumnus Award
Alumni Award Descriptions
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Awarded annually to an alumnus whose career contributions in nursing or health care have been distinctive for their impact and have been recognized regionally, nationally, or internationally. Such contributions may include Leadership, Clinical Expertise, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, Evidence-Based Nursing Practice, Innovation in Health Care Delivery Systems, Health Care Policy, and Innovative Uses of Clinical and/or Nursing Informatics .
Clinical Practice Excellence Award
To be awarded on occasion to an alumnus who has made a significant difference in nursing through their clinical practice.
Honorary Alumnus Award
To be awarded on occasion to an individual who is not an alumnus of the Duke School of Nursing but who has become a notable and important part of the School of Nursing family through long, dedicated, and distinguished service.
Lifetime Achievement Award
To be awarded on occasion to an alumnus or faculty member for extraordinary leadership and accomplishments in the field of nursing.
Humanitarian Award
To be awarded on occasion to an alumnus or faculty member for service to society – locally, nationally, or globally.
Trailblazer Award
To be awarded on occasion to an alumnus who demonstrates excellence in their clinical field within seven years or less of completing their Duke education.
Dedicated Service Award
To be awarded on occasion to an individual for outstanding volunteer service and/or fundraising efforts on behalf of the Duke University School of Nursing.