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The Nightingale Awards event was founded in 1985 to honor nurses who best exemplify the philosophy and practice of Florence Nightingale, a 19th century nursing pioneer who epitomized the art of helping people toward their optimal health.
Recipients and photos of the Nightingale Award (1991-2010)
Registered nurses throughout the state are nominated in the fall of each year by solicitation from the Colorado Area Health Education Centers System (AHEC) and the Colorado Springs Nightingale Committee. Each region hosts a local event for nominees in their area. The two or three finalists from the Colorado Springs local event are then presented to the State Selections Committee. Other regional AHEC event dates are available on request. Fifteen finalists are selected by the regions and forwarded to the State Selection Committee, who determines the six recipients. The announcement of the recipients at the gala Nightingale Event is the highlight of the evening, and each recipient receives a commemorative Nightingale sculpture crafted by Colorado artist Jan Searle-Kubby. The Colorado Nurses Foundation (CNF) is the organization planning this statewide event. The Colorado Springs Nightingale is part of the CNF, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to improving health care and nursing practice in Colorado. CNF is devoted to creating nursing excellence through the promotion of educational and scientific activities and community-based projects in Colorado. |
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