Awards and Recognition

Awards for Achievement and Appreciation

From 1947­–1975, AANA presented only its Award of Appreciation, which recognized people or institutions that made significant contributions to the development of nurse anesthesiology in the United States.

Today, AANA presents several appreciation awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments by:

• Clinicians
• Educators
• Researchers
• Public relations professionals
• State politicians
• Federal politicians
• Professional advocates