Each year ANNA recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in areas such as clinical practice, education, management, quality care, research, and collaboration. The Quality Care Award, sponsored by Church & Dwight Co., Inc., aims to recognize a nurse or technician who, through clinical excellence and exceptional human compassion, has provided care to hemodialysis patients that is above and beyond the requirements of his/her position. Candidates for the award will be nominated. Candidates must be current full or associate members of ANNA, having been a member for a minimum of the last 2 years as of the application deadline. Candidates must be actively involved in nephrology nursing related health care services and are committed to personal and professional growth through continuing education. Candidates must also be active in the continuous improvement of patient care through involvement in patient education and/or other patient-centered activities. Please visit the award's website for more information.