Looking to recognize your colleagues for their exceptional contributions? Below you’ll find information on both internal and external award opportunities in which you can nominate deserving individuals for a variety of accolades celebrating excellence in their field.
Explore the information below to discover various internal and external award opportunities. Here, you can browse available awards and nominate deserving individuals for a wide range of accolades that celebrate excellence in their respective fields.
If you know of any awards that aren’t listed, please contact Erin Herrera at erinherrera@wustl.edu to have them included.
Please note that nomination deadlines for external awards are approximate and may change.

Operations Staff Award
The Operations Staff Award is categorized as Administrative, Facilities, or Teaching award on the School of Medicine campus. Nominees must be employed at .50 FTE or greater. These awards recognize employees for exceptional performance, outstanding leadership, and superior quality of service.
Submissions typically due in March.

Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award Program (OSNAP)
The Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award Program (OSNAP) is designed to recognize those who are conducting exceptional neuroscience research across the nation and have great academic potential in their scientific training.
Submissions typically due in February.

Program Administrator’s Student Research Project Award
The award recognizes a student’s work in research and commitment to the profession of nurse anesthesia.
Submissions typically due the calendar year prior to graduation.

Program Administrator’s Student Scholarly Project Award
The award recognizes a student’s scholarly impactful work through evidence-based projects that advance anesthesia care.
Submissions typically due the calendar year prior to graduation.

Program Director of the Year Award
The award is presented to a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist who has made a significant contribution to the educational process of student nurse anesthetists.
Submissions typically due in March.

Public Relations Recognition Awards
The awards honors state associations, individuals, or other entities for outstanding public relations efforts to support our profession.
Submissions typically due in June.

Research Support Award
The Research Support Award is categorized as Basic Science and Clinical. Nominees must be employed at .50 FTE or greater. These awards recognize employees for exceptional performance, outstanding leadership, and superior quality of service.
Submissions typically due in March.

SAFE Accolades
Report a positive experience involving a learner, staff, or faculty member.
Submissions accepted daily.

St. Louis American Foundation — Salute to Excellence in Healthcare
Honoring the area’s leading Black medical professionals. The award was designed to encourage African Americans to pursue careers in the health care field, by highlighting local African Americans who are excelling in the field.

St. Louis Magazine — Excellence in Nursing
This prestigious award recognizes outstanding nurses who exhibit a remarkable level of dedication and proficiency in the nursing field.
Submissions typically due in November.