NCANA Humanitarian Award

The NCANA Humanitarian Award honors a CRNA whose humanitarian efforts have made a measurable impact on individuals or communities in need. Through volunteer service, charitable initiatives, or advocacy for vulnerable populations, recipients demonstrate a deep commitment to helping others. This award celebrates those who use their clinical expertise, leadership, and compassion to serve beyond traditional practice settings—reflecting the profession’s commitment to service and social responsibility.

Purpose:

To recognize extraordinary humanitarian or charitable service benefiting underserved or vulnerable populations.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Current NCANA member in good standing.
  2. Documented humanitarian or volunteer service beyond routine employment.
  3. Cannot be currently serving on the NCANA BOD or the NCANA Nominating Committee.
  4. Must not have previously received the award.

Selection Criteria:

Nominees should demonstrate (at least 2 of the following):

  1. Volunteer medical missions (domestic or international).
  2. Disaster response efforts.
  3. Sustained service to underserved communities.
  4. Charitable leadership or nonprofit engagement.
  5. Direct patient care impact in resource-limited settings.
  6. Compassion-driven service beyond professional obligation.

Key Distinctions:

  1. Focused on humanitarian outreach and service to vulnerable populations.
  2. Impact is measured by benefit to communities, not necessarily to NCANA.
    1. May be short-term intensive service or long-term charitable involvement.

Frequency:

Discretionary; not required to be awarded annually.

Past Award Winners:

2011 Linda Stone, CRNA, was recognized and given the inaugural NCANA Humanitarian Award in recognition of her promotion of CRNA wellness in N.C.


Information needed to submit a nomination for this award:

Section I: Nominee Information

  • Full Name
  • Credentials
  • Employer/Position
  • Years as a CRNA
  • Phone
  • Email
  • NCANA Membership Status

Section II: Nominator Information

  • Full Name
  • Credentials
  • Relationship to Nominee
  • Phone
  • Email
  • NCANA Membership Status

Section III: Narrative Statement

Provide a detailed narrative (maximum 750 words) addressing how the nominee meets the criteria for this award. Include measurable outcomes, leadership roles, and specific impact.

Section IV: Supporting Documentation

  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume of Nominee
  • Letters of Support from NCANA Members (2)
  • Documentation of Impact or Outcomes
  • Media/Program Materials (if applicable)