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) |
|---|---|
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Judie Surridge |
| Honoured Friend of Nursing Award | Jennifer Plant |
| Award of Merit | Kathryn Ewers |
| HUB Fellowship | Sue Faber |
| President's Award for Leadership in Clinical Nursing Practice | Kimberly Jones Mahoganie Hines |
| RNAO Leadership Award in Student Mentorship | Laurie Peachey |
| RNAO Leadership Award in Nursing Education (Academic) | Brenda Orazietti |
| Leadership Award in Nursing Education (Staff Development) | Angela LoPonte |
| Leadership Award in Nursing Research | Robyn Stremler |
| Chapter of the Year | Toronto East – Region without chapters |
| RNAO Interest Group of the Year | Ontario Woundcare Interest Group (OntWIG) |
2019 Recognition Awards judging panel
Sally Dampier
Kerian Duarte
Jennifer Flood
Paul-André Gauthier
Beatriz (Betsy) Jackson
Sharon Nwamadis
Catherine Walsh
