Valerie Sabol was recently awarded the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) Award for Excellence in Research. This award for research is given to individuals who demonstrate a commitment to research in nursing that benefits the geriatric community. Award recipients must have a broad-based, continuing commitment to research as reflected in a variety of programs and initiatives which are responsive to the geriatric nursing community.

This commitment is demonstrated through the development or participation in research projects that emphasize or go beyond the traditional service role of their profession. The award highlights research as an important element of the mission of nursing professionals and singles out individuals who serve as examples of nursing scientists within the nursing community.