Description

The Local Section Meritorious Award is presented to the ANS local sections that have conducted the most worthwhile events; have shown outstanding membership growth, participation, and administration during the award year. All sanctioned ANS local sections (including international) are eligible for the award.

The award consists of a certificate and monetary award (up to $1,200 distributed amongst the sections). Awards are presented at the ANS Winter Conference. The selected sections are required to give a presentation on their category at a future Local Section Committee workshop or webinar.

Each local section is encouraged to submit an application highlighting the award categories they want to be considered for. Sections may also include supporting documentation in their application that highlights the section’s most notable accomplishments from the past year.

• Award Criteria

Awards will be granted for each of the following categories:

• Best Recruiting Program
• Best Meetings and Programs
• Best Public Information and Education
• Best Local Section Management
• Best Overall Meritorious Local Section

Background

This award was established in 1971 by the Local Sections Committee to recognize outstanding events by the local sections. In 2019, the ANS Education, Training and Workforce Development Division fully-funded the award to add a monetary stipend.

Selection Method

Applications are evaluated by a subcommittee composed of individuals from the Local Sections Committee and ANS Education, Training and Workforce Development Division, which selects the awardees. The national Honors and Awards Committee may consult as appropriate.