Circle of Excellence Awards

Excellence in Collaboration: Three chapters were honored for their collaboration with other chapters and external groups:

Greater Portland (Oregon) Chapter
Hawaiian Islands Chapter, Honolulu
Rochester (Minnesota) Chapter
Excellence in Community Education & Public Service: Three chapters were recognized for outstanding public service and community education contributions that support AACN's mission, vision and values:

Hawaiian Islands Chapter, Honolulu
Lagniappe Chapter of Central Louisiana, Alexandria
West Houston Chapter, Katy, Texas
Excellence in Educational Programming: Three chapters were honored for high-quality educational programming provided to acute and critical care nurses:

Greater Portland (Oregon) Chapter
Metropolitan Orlando (Florida) Chapter
Ventura County Chapter, Oxnard, California
Excellence in Leadership Development: This award is presented in memory of Sharon Connor, AACN director of membership and chapters from 1985 to 1997, for her advocacy of volunteerism and dedication to the success of chapters. Three chapters were recognized for leadership development, succession planning and support of AACN's mission, vision and values.

Central Indiana Chapter, Indianapolis
Greater Kansas City (Missouri) Chapter
Triangle Chapter, Durham, North Carolina
Excellence in Promoting the Value of Certification: Three chapters were honored for their efforts to increase the number of certified nurses as well as improve certification renewal:

Greater Portland (Oregon) Chapter
Greater Rochester Area Finger Lakes Chapter, Rochester, New York
Pacific Crest Regional Chapter, Medford, Oregon
President's Award: Four chapters were recognized for their efforts to integrate AACN's theme, "Courageous Care," in activities and programs throughout the year:

Albuquerque (New Mexico) Chapter
Central Oregon Chapter, Bend
Piedmont Carolinas Chapter, Charlotte, North Carolina
San Fernando Valley Chapter, Van Nuys, California