Celebrating Our Fellowship Campaign
Celebrating Our Fellowship Campaign

Honoring Excellence. Inspiring the Future.

About the Campaign

The Celebrating Our Fellowship campaign is your opportunity to shine an even brighter spotlight on the Academy’s newest Class of Fellows, Honorary Fellows, Living Legends, awardees, and supportive sponsors.

Each year at our Health Policy Conference, we induct extraordinary nursing and health care leaders from around the globe—individuals whose vision, expertise, and dedication are transforming health policy and advancing health equity. These moments of recognition are more than ceremonial; they affirm the vital role each honoree plays in shaping a healthier future for all.

By contributing to this campaign, you’re doing more than recognizing an individual—you’re investing in the Academy’s vision of Healthy Lives for All People. Your gift celebrates excellence, strengthens our shared work, and inspires the next generation of leaders.

 

Dyanne D. Affonso
PhD, RN, FAAN
Honorary President, Centre of Excellence, OPI (Ordine delle Professioni Infermieristiche di ROMA)
Professor Emerita & Former Dean, University of Toronto
Connie W. Delaney
PhD, RN, FACMI, FNAP, FAAN
Professor & Dean
University of Minnesota School of Nursing
Judith E. Haber
PhD, APRN, FAAN
Executive Director, Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice (OHNEP) Program
Professor Emerita, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Christine A. Miaskowski
PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor Emeritus, Physiological Nursing
University of California San Francisco School of Nursing
Brother Ignatius Perkins, OP
PhD, RN, ANEF, FRSM, FNYAM, FNCBC, FAAN
Director of the St. Martin De Porres Center for Health and Human Dignity
Providence College, School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Phyllis Sharps
PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor Emerita
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Bill Conway, Jr.
Founder, Bedford Falls Foundation
Joanne Barkett Conway (In Memoriam)
Founder, Bedford Falls Foundation

Luci Baines Johnson
Founder, LBJ Family Wealth Advisors, Ltd
President's Award
Patricia M. Davidson 
PhD, RN, FAAN
Vice Chancellor’s Fellow and interim Co-Director of the International Centre for Future Health Systems, UNSW Sydney
Civitas Award
Sean Clarke
PhD, RN, FAAN
Ursula Springer Professor in Nursing Leadership, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Health Care Leader Award
Brenda Nevidjon
MSN, RN, FAAN
Chief Executive Officer, Oncology Nursing Society
Clinical Professor Emeritus at Duke University School of Nursing
Lifetime Legacy Award
Ada Sue Hinshaw
PhD, RN, FAAN
University of Michigan, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Mary Elizabeth Carnegie Leadership Award
Kenya Beard
EdD, AGACNP-BC, ANEF, FADLN, FAAN
Dean and Chief Nursing Officer, Mercy University School of Nursing
Outstanding Leadership Award
Carolyn Clancy
MD, FAAN
Assistant Undersecretary for Health in the Office of Discovery, Education & Affiliate Networks, Veterans Health Administration

How to Make Your Tribute Gift

Follow these steps to ensure your recognition is included in the celebration:

  1. Visit annet.org/donate.
    (Donors may select any of the four funds: Rheba de Tornyay Unrestricted Fund or the Restricted Funds supporting the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science, Institute for Nursing Leadership, or Edge Runners)
  2. In the “Campaign” dropdown menu, select: “Celebrating Our Fellowship Campaign.”
  3. Enter your gift amount:
    • Each gift of $200: Submit one personalized message to be shared with your honoree and displayed during conference ceremonies.
    • $1,000 or above in 2025: Includes membership in the President’s Circle and an invitation to the exclusive President’s Circle Reception during the conference. (A donation of $1,000 also means you can send five messages.)
  4. In the “In Honor Of” field, type the full name of the Fellow, Honorary Fellow, Living Legend, awardee, or sponsor you wish to recognize.
  5. In the “Donor Comments” box, write a brief congratulatory note (up to 100 words, including the honoree’s full name).
  6. Complete your billing and contact details.
  7. Review all fields for accuracy, then click Submit Donation.

Need to make a correction to your honoree’s information or message after submitting? Contact Lucas Werner at LWerner@aannet.org by October 11, 2025.

 

Thank You for Your Support

Your recognition will be shared during our conference and remembered long after the applause fades. Together, we celebrate those who lead with integrity, compassion, and vision—and we thank you for being part of this celebration.

 

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