The 2025 Nursing Excellence Awards Gala is set for April 11, 2026, at Sandia Resort & Casino. Nominations are open now through November 21st. Learn more by checking out the nomination category criteria and prepare to nominate your favorite nurse today.

Generously funded by the New Mexico Board of Nursing, the Nightingale Award supports the future of nursing with a $2,500 stipend. These stipends honor nursing students for their dedication to the profession, academic achievement, and commitment to community service. The 2025 application period is now closed. Winners will be announced in the new year.