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The Tucson Nurses Week Foundation (TNWF) is dedicated to honoring National Nurses Week and foster a sense of community through the recognition of exceptional achievements and distinguished contributions made by nurses throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Our mission is accomplished through a comprehensive community nomination process where we honor and recognize five LPNs, fifty fabulous nurses, one nursing mentor, and one outstanding Pediatric Nurse each year.
Each nomination undergoes a thorough and prestigious review process, carefully evaluated and scored by a distinguished panel of previous alumni winners.
The Top 5 LPN Award honors outstanding Licensed Practical Nurses who exemplify the highest standards of clinical excellence while demonstrating unwavering commitment to advancing the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve. Demonstrating superior nursing practice, professional accomplishments, community engagement and professional dedication.
The Fab 50 RN Award honors outstanding Registered Nurses who exemplify the highest standards of clinical excellence while demonstrating unwavering commitment to advancing the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve. Demonstrating superior nursing practice, professional accomplishments, community engagement and professional dedication.
Established in 2005, the Most Inspirational Mentor Award was created to honor three nursing professors who tragically lost their lives in the College of Nursing shooting. This distinguished recognition transforms tragedy into a meaningful tribute that continues their legacy of educational excellence and nurturing the next generation of nursing professionals. This award honors those who have made significant contributions through individual mentorship, unit leadership, organizational impact, and professional advancement.
Established in 2007, the Alex Stuetze Pediatric Award represents a heartfelt tribute created by the Stuetze family to honor the memory of their beloved daughter, who courageously battled cancer. Through their personal experience with exceptional pediatric care teams, the family recognized the profound impact of dedicated pediatric nurses and chose to create this meaningful award in Alex's memory.