DNPs of Color Founder’s Award - this award is made in recognition of significant lifetime achievements, DNPs of Color highest honor, given to those individuals who, during the years, have given their time and talents in such a way as to contribute significantly to nursing, increasing diversity/antiracism in nursing practice, and exemplary scholarship. Awardees exemplified the standards of professional integrity and conduct, have achieved stature in their profession or academic pursuits, hold the esteem of colleagues and peers, and have worked to further the mission DNPs of Color. *DNP preferred*
DNPs of Color Scholars Award -extraordinary excellence in research or EBP/QI. Work should increase knowledge on a topic/issue, aiming to improve and/or transform health, clinical practice, education, leadership, research, and/or public knowledge
Outstanding Faculty Award-Leads in the promotion and implementation of innovation in teaching/learning approaches in nursing education demonstrates excellence and innovation in teaching/learning approaches. Promotes antiracism in nursing.
Outstanding Clinician Award -Demonstrates equity minded, high quality, patient centered care, effective communication, interdisciplinary team work. Promotes antiracism in nursing.
Outstanding Mentor- recognizes outstanding faculty member or nursing professional. The award is established to recognize the value of quality mentoring relationships between mentor and mentee and/or mentoring programs especially those for undergraduate or graduate students and/or for particularly for doctoral scholars
Emerging leader award-recognizes newer members who have already in a relatively short amount of time, demonstrated leadership and exemplary volunteerism and made significant contributions to DNPs of Color and/or to the profession and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing service
DNPs of Color Advancing Healthy Equity Award-recognizes excellence and transformative advancements in health equity. DOCs Health Equity Award recognizes individuals who are leveraging engagement to improve health outcomes for those most impacted by health disparities and inequities.
Newly minted DOC- conference grants to encourage new DNP professionals no more than two years, to attend the DNPs of Color annual conference &
Emerging leader award -recognizes newer members who have already in a relatively short amount of time, demonstrated leadership and exemplary volunteerism and made significant contributions to DNPs of Color and/or to the profession and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing service
Student Project Award- travel grant to attend the DNPs of Color Annual Conference recognizes the contributions of student work
The Virginia Allen & The Black Angels Humanitarian Award is a prestigious accolade established to recognize and honor nursing professionals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who have demonstrated exemplary dedication and commitment to humanitarian efforts. This award celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to improving the health and well-being of underserved communities, particularly those facing systemic disparities and inequities. Through their leadership, advocacy, and innovative initiatives embody the principles of compassion, equity, and social justice, serving as inspirational role models for future generations of healthcare professionals.

Dedication to Social Justice and Advocacy: The nominee must have a history of actively working to improve health equity for underserved communities. This could include work focused on a specific population (e.g., racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants) or a specific health issue (e.g., access to mental healthcare, maternal health disparities, chronic disease management in underserved communities).
Clinical Excellence: The nominee should demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice, with a focus on providing culturally competent care to diverse populations.
Leadership: The nominee should be a leader in their field, who inspires and mentors other healthcare professionals, particularly DNPs of Color. This leadership could be demonstrated through mentorship programs, participation in professional organizations focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in healthcare, or community leadership initiatives.
Community Engagement: The nominee should be actively engaged in promoting health and wellness within the communities they serve. This could involve volunteering in community clinics, developing health education programs, or advocating for policies that address social determinants of health.
Commitment to Mentorship: The nominee should be committed to mentoring and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals, particularly DNPs of Color. This mentorship could take place formally through established programs or informally