New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence/

Nursing Excellence Awards

The purpose of the New Mexico Nursing Excellence Awards is to recognize excellence in nursing practice and honor nurses for the contributions they make to their organizations, communities, and the state.

Created by nurses for nurses, the Nursing Excellence Awards have honored over 1,800 New Mexico nurses since its creation in 2005.

Nursing Excellence Awards are given in 19 nursing specialties to recognize excellence in practice. In addition, there are special awards which include:

• The “Touch a Life” Award celebrates the special relationship between nurses and their patients.
• The prestigious New Mexico Distinguished Nurse of the Year Award is presented toan individual whose practice exemplifies the best of the nursing profession.
• The Nursing Legend Award pays tribute to retired nurse leaders whose lifetime achievementshave significantly contributed to the profession.