These awards acknowledge contributions made by volunteers and long-time members within the association. They also foster excellence in the nursing profession and promote the profession to the public by highlighting the best of nursing practice, education, research, administration and policy.
| Award | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| Leadership Award in Nursing Research | Doris Howell |
| Leadership Award in Nursing Administration | Sarah Ellis |
| Leadership Award in Nursing Education (Academic) | Sheila O'Keefe-McCarthy |
| President's Award in Clinical Practice | Andrea Zides |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Cathy Crowe Ruth Lee |
| Leadership Award in Nursing Education (Staff Development) | Gillian Strudwick |
| Leadership Award in Student Mentorship | Claudette Holloway |
| HUB Fellowship | Isabelle Wallace |
| Award of Merit | Paula Manuel |
| Interest Group of the Year | Ontario Correctional Nurses' Interest Group (OCNIG) |
| Chapter of the Year | RNAO Region 3 "Hamilton Chapter" |
| Student of Distinction | Gwendolyn French |
| Leadership Award in Political Action | Marilou Gagnon |
