American Board of Nursing Specialties

Promoting Excellence in Nursing Certification

Awards and Recognition Committee

The Awards and Recognition Committee (ARC) exists to recognize individuals and/or organizations internal and external to the organization. Committee responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Administering the ABNS Awards Program, including the ABNS Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy and the Janel Parker President’s Award.
• Identifying opportunities to grant awards and recognition.
• Providing for recognition of ABNS leaders and members as appropriate.