The Excellence in Nursing Education Award is intended to reward and recognize schools, programs, and departments of nursing that offer a degree in nursing and exhibit an exceptional, substantive, and innovative curriculum in holistic nursing education. These schools have incorporated the philosophy and core values of holism into their entire curriculum/course and encourage the highest standards of Holistic Nursing education. Schools must have a fully accredited Nursing Program at the national level: NLNAC or AACN. The nomination may come from an active AHNA member or from an individual outside the applicantÔÇÖs organization. All applications must be typewritten and sent via mail, fax, or email.