Alumni Awards

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

Alumni Awards Nomination Form

A formal ceremony announcing the award recipients will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025.


2024 Alumni Award Recipients

Alumni Reunion 2025 Award Recipients

We are proud to recognize the outstanding recipients of our Alumni Awards:

Marti Croll Taylor

Marti Croll Taylor
MSN'93

Distinguished Alumnus Award

Ann White

Ann White
MSN'92

Clinical Practice Award

Gina Marie Wilson

Gina Marie Wilson
DNP'16, MSN'14

Humanitatian Award

Martha Cohn Romney

Martha Cohn Romney
BSN'77

Lifetime Achievement Award

Brett T Williams

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.


See Our Past Recipients

Past Alumni Awards

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