Clinical Leadership Award
Awarded to a member who consistently has made significant contributions through leadership and mentoring activities.
Illinois ENA
Illinois ENA Annual Awards
Illinois ENA Annual Awards recognize individuals who exemplify exceptional professional practice, innovation, leadership, and advocacy in the specialty of emergency nursing.
Annual Awards are presented during the Illinois ENA Annual Spring Symposium.
2026 recipients announced
Recognizing emergency nursing excellence
Annual awards
Specific awards differ in descriptions, requirements, and criteria. Please thoroughly review the award information to ensure that the award suits the nominee.
The linked nomination forms are labeled 2026. Contact the Awards and Nominations Committee for current nomination dates before submitting.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Nursing Award
Awarded to a member who has made significant contributions to emergency medical services.
Merikay Joyce, RN Meritorious Service Award
Awarded to an outstanding member who exemplifies outstanding practice and dedication to the nursing profession.
Nursing Education Award
Awarded to a member who has made significant contributions to the education of colleagues, students, patients, families and/or the community.
Nursing Practice Award
Awarded to a member who exemplifies outstanding nursing practice as demonstrated through clinical skills, care, and compassion.
Quality and Safety Award
Awarded to a nurse who has developed, implemented, or advocated for quality, safety and/or injury prevention initiatives that have resulted in improved outcomes in the emergency care setting.
President's Award
The President's Award is given to a member by the president of the Illinois State Council for outstanding service to Illinois ENA.
Celebrating our colleagues
Congratulations to our past winners!
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Professional growth
Scholarships & grants
2026 scholarship recipient
Congratulations Kevin Park — Recipient of the Illinois ENA Scholarship Award!
This scholarship recognizes a member of the Illinois ENA state council who demonstrates a strong commitment to emergency nursing and ongoing professional growth. Kevin was awarded a scholarship covering the early bird registration fee for the 2026 ENA annual conference, held September 28–October 1, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.
ENA Foundation
The ENA Foundation proudly offers grants and scholarships to advance emergency nursing.