MeMBER AWARDS
Honoring the achievements of association members
best schools
recognition
AAMN's 2025 Best Schools for Men in Nursing
IDEA AWARD
The Inclusion and Diversity Excellence Award
Best workplaces
recognition
AAMN's 2025
Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
2024 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools for Men in Nursing
Duke University School of Nursing
East Carolina University College of Nursing
George Washington University School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing
Northern Illinois University School of Nursing
Rush University College of Nursing
Rutgers School of Nursing -- Camden
Rutgers School of Nursing – Newark
Univ. of Wisconsin-Oshkosh College of Nursing
University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Nursing
University of Charleston
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
University of Virginia School of Nursing
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
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Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
University of Alabama-Birmingham Health System​
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IDEA Award for Diversity and Inclusion
Individual Honoree:
Linda Hassler, Rutgers University - Newark
Organizational Honoree:
East Carolina University School of Nursing
Luther Christman Award
Dr. Denise Angelo Prudencio, Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Univ. Of California-Davis Health
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Gene Tranbarger Research Award
Randelle Sasa, “Male Nurse: A Concept Analysis”
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Student of the Year
Nathan Talarico, University of Alabama-Birmingham
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Chapter of the Year
NYC Men in Nursing
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AAMN/DAISY Foundation Health Equity Award
Individual: Dr. Billy Mullins, George Washington University
Organizational: VITAS Healthcare
Previous Award Recipients
2023 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools for Men in Nursing
Best Schools for Men in Nursing
Duke University School of Nursing
East Carolina University College of Nursing
George Washington School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing
Rush University College of Nursing
Rutgers School of Nursing
Univ. of Wisconsin-Oshkosh College of Nursing
University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Nursing
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
University of Virginia School of Nursing
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Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
University of Alabama-Birmingham Health System​
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IDEA Award for Diversity and Inclusion
Individual Honoree:
Aron King, UC Davis Health
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Organizational Honoree:
Duke University School of Nursing
Luther Christman Award
Dr. Demetrius Porche, Professor and Dean,
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing
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Gene Tranbarger Research Award
Mark Hand and Ashley Reid
East Carolina University
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Emerging Leader Award
Kenton Ewing, Nebraska Methodist College
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Student of the Year
Austin Carman, Nebraska Methodist College
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Chapter of the Year
Birmingham Chapter of AAMN
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AAMN/DAISY Foundation Health Equity Award
Jonas Nguh
2022 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools for Men in Nursing
​Duke University School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Rutgers University School of Nursing
University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh School of Nursing
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
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Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
Vanderbilt University Medical Center​
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IDEA Award for Diversity and Inclusion
Individual Honoree:
Dr. Marilyn Harrington, PhD, RNC
Univ. of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing
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Organizational Honoree:
VITAS Healthcare
Luther Christman Award
Thomas Kippenbrock, Ed.D, MSN, BSN
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Gene Tranbarger Research Award
O. Danny Lee, PhD, APRN-CNS, CNE
Jason Mott, PhD, CNE
Kenneth Tillman, PhD, RN
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Lee Cohen Membership Award
Vernon Langford, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
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Emerging Leader Award
Kyler Prinz, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC
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Student of the Year
Thomas Tong, Rutgers University
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Chapter of the Year
AAMN Chapter at Rutgers University
2021 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools for Men in Nursing
University of Alabama - Birmingham School of Nursing
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
Duke University School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing
Rutgers University School of Nursing
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh College of Nursing
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Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Chapter of the Year
Great Lakes AAMN Chapter, Univ. of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Inclusion and Diversity Excellence Award
Barbara Nichols, DNSc (hon) MS, RN, FAAN
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Luther Christman Award
Jonas Nguh, PhD, RN
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Outstanding Student
Rebecca Smith, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
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Emerging Leader Award
Robert Ramos, BSN, RN, CEN, LP
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Gene Tranbarger Research Award
Edward Halloran, RN, MPH, PhD
Diane C. Halloran RN, MPH
2020 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools for Men in Nursing
​Duke University School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Nebraska Methodist College
Rutgers University School of Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh School of Nursing
University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Nursing
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
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Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
New York Presbyterian Hospital
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IDEA Award for Diversity and Inclusion
Mary Beth Kingston PhD, RN, NEA-BC
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Luther Christman Award
Jose L. Alejandro PhD, RN-BC, NEA-BC, MBA, CCM, FACHE, FAAN.​​
Gene Tranbarger Research Award
Reimund Serafica Ph.D., MSN, APRN, PMHNP- BC, CNE​
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Lee Cohen Membership Award
Dr. Curry Bordelon III DNP, MBA, CRNP, CNE, NNP-BC, CPNP-AC
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Emerging Leader Award
Jason Pasek
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Student of the Year
Armen Akopyan
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Chapter of the Year
UCLA Men in Nursing
2019 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools for Men in Nursing
Duke University School of Nursing
John Hopkins University School of Nursing
Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing
Northern Illinois University School of Nursing
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Rutgers School of Nursing
University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Nursing
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh College of Nursing
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
West Coast University College of Nursing
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Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
New York Presbyterian
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Chapter of the Year
NYC Men in Nursing
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Emerging Leader Award
Randall Hendley, BSN, RN, CCRN
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Gene Tranbarger Research Award
Brent MacWilliams, PhD, MSN, RN, APNP, ANAP-BC
Jason Mott, PhD, MSN, BSN
Bonnie Schmidt, PhD, RN, CNE
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Lee Cohen Membership Award
Ian Saludares, MPA, BSN, RN, CCRN-K, NEA-EC
NYC Men in Nursing President
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Inclusion and Diversity Excellence Award
Deborah Washington, PhD, RN
Massachusetts General
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Luther Christman Award
Dr. Michael Carter, DNSc, DNP, FAAN, FNP/GNP-BC
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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"FutuRN" Campaign Top Performers
Case Western University
Lewis University
Great Lakes AAMN Chapter
NYC Men in Nursing
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"Art of Nursing" Competition Winner
Diana Prince, Washtenaw Community College
2018 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools/Colleges Awards for Men in Nursing
Duke University School of Nursing
West Coast University College of Nursing
Rutgers School of Nursing
Rush University College of Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh College of Nursing
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
2017 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools/Colleges Awards for Men in Nursing
University Of Cincinnati College Of Nursing
Northern Illinois University School of Nursing
Duke University School of Nursing
Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Gundersen Health System
Luther Christman Award
Eric J. Williams, DNP, RN, CNE
Lee Cohen Member of the Year Award
Jerry Durham PhD, RN, FAAN
Gene Tranbarger Award
“Diversity Dynamics: The Experience of Male Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars”
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Abraham A. Brody, RN, PhD, GNP-BC
Jason E. Farley, PhD, MPH, ANP-BC, FAAN, AACRN
Gordon L. Gillespie, PhD, DNP, RN, CEN, CNE, CPEN, PHCNS-BC, FAEN
Ronald Hickman, PhD, ACNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN
Eric A. Hodges, PhD, FNP-BC
Courtney Lyder, ND, ScD (Hon), FAAN
Steven J. Palazzo, PhD, RN, CNE
Todd Ruppar, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC, FAHA
Martin Schiavenato, PhD, RN
Daniel J. Pesut, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
2016 AAMN Award Recipients
Dr. Luther Christman Award 2016
Susan B. Hassmiller, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
The Lee Cohen Member of the Year Award 2016
Reynaldo R. Rivera, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Dr. Gene Tranbarger Award 2016
Robert Meadus, BN, B.VocEd, Msc(N), Ph.D.
Best Workplaces and Schools for Men in Nursing
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Duke University
Gundersen Health System
Mayo Clinic
Resurrection University
The Ohio State University
University of South Carolina
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
WVU Medicine
2015 AAMN Award Recipients
Dr. Luther Christman Award 2015
Joachim Voss, PhD, RN, ACRN
The Lee Cohen Member of the Year Award 2015
Gerald Browne, BSN, RN
Dr. Gene Tranbarger Award 2015
Aaron S. Wallen, PhD; Beth A. Devine, MA, MS; Shira Mor, PhD
2013 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools Awards for Men in Nursing
Excelsior College
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College
Riverside City College, School of Nursing
2011 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools Awards for Men in Nursing
Excelsior College
2010 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools Awards for Men in Nursing
Duke University
Lousiana State University Science Center
Samuel Merritt University
University of Pennsylvania
Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
Gundersen Lutheran Hospital
Mercy Anderson Hospital
West Virginia University Hospitals
2009 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools Awards for Men in Nursing
Excelsior CollegeMonterey Peninsula College
Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
2008 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools Awards for Men in Nursing
The Ohio State University
University of Portland
Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
Mayo Clinic
University of North Carolina Hospitals
2007 AAMN Award Recipients
Best Schools Awards for Men in Nursing
Excelsior College
Best Workplaces for Men in Nursing
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
