The AHNA Holistic Nurse of the Year Award is intended to recognize AHNA members with outstanding innovation and/or a change in the field of Holistic Nursing. It highlights nurses who have been working in holistic nursing for several years and have demonstrated a commitment towards Holistic Nursing's core values. Any registered nurse who is an active member of AHNA is eligible to be nominated for the HNY Award, including all former Leadership Council/ Board of Directors and Past Presidents. Nominees must be committed active members of AHNA, in good standing, for a minimum of five years. They must be nominated by an AHNA member. Nominees must have documented presence for Holistic Nursing with national activities. A sustainable and current innovation and/or change in the field of Holistic Nursing for both healthcare professionals and consumers is required. Nominees must currently act as a role model and as a definitive voice for Holistic Nursing in both their personal and professional life. They must demonstrate a commitment towards actualization of two Holistic Nursing core values in professional activities. Any registered nurse who is an active member of AHNA is eligible to be nominated for the HNY award, including all former Board of Directors and Past Presidents. Two sources of evidence of the innovation and/or change in the field of Holistic Nursing by the nominee and evidence that the nominee demonstrates a commitment towards the actualization of two AHNA Core Values in their professional activities must be provided in the application. Two recommendation letters that identify and address how the nominee's innovation and or change impacts and/or will continue to affect holistic healthcare must also be submitted. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Holistic Nurses' Association for more information.