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Conferences
The NADONA National Conference is the leading event for nursing leaders and infection preventionists in post-acute and long-term care. This annual gathering features dynamic keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and sessions on critical topics like leadership, regulatory updates, and evidence-based care, with opportunities to earn CE credits. Attendees can connect with peers, explore innovative products in the exhibit hall, and celebrate achievements in nursing leadership—all in one inspiring, collaborative event designed to advance your career and impact in the field.
Upcoming Conferences
NADONA 38th Annual National Conference
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The deadline to submit presentations has passed.
If you have any questions, email us at info@nadona.org.
June 9-12, 2025
Hyatt Regency
Jacksonville Riverfront, FL
Past Conferences
Awards
Nurse Leader of the Year
Do you know an outstanding nurse who deserves recognition? Consider nominating them for Nurse Leader of the Year.
The NADONA Nurse Leader of the Year is a competitive and prestigious award.
Nomination Criteria
Candidates must be members of NADONA.
Candidates may be nominated by other members, colleagues, Administrators, Medical Directors or any other health professional involved in long-term care.
Candidates may self-nominate.
Current national Board Members are not eligible during their term of office.
Judging Criteria
Candidates will be selected by an Awards Committee, which will be comprised of members of NADONA.
Candidates will not be identified by name to the Awards Committee.
Awards will be made at the NADONA Conference.
One award per region will be presented, provided each region is represented in nominations received prior to the deadline.
The nominee obtaining the highest number of points will be awarded “National Nurse Leader of the Year” in addition to Nurse Leader of the Year in her/his region.
Click the button below and fill out the form to nominate a nurse for the 2025 Nurse Leader of the Year.
Deadline to submit: April 15, 2025
NADONA will announce the 2025 winners of the Nurse Leader of the Year Award and Regional Nurse Leader of the Year Awards at the NADONA 38th National Conference, Hyatt Regency, Jacksonville, Florida, June 9 - 12, 2025.
We want to thank PharMerica for sponsoring The Nurse Leader of the Year Awards and for your partnership throughout the past years.
Lifetime Leadership Award
The Corporate Leadership Council (CLC) acknowledges the immense leadership skills that are demonstrated every day in NADONA members. Without these skills and traits our post-acute care arena would suffer. Leadership extends beyond the bricks and mortar of buildings and into other areas, as well, that have an impact on our residents and the elderly. The areas include but are not all-inclusive; post-acute personnel, consultants, members within organizations with an emphasis on post-acute care, authors, government officials, activists, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and experts.
The CLC wants to recognize these outstanding leaders for their work and influence in post-acute care.
Each year the CLC shall solicit applications for this prestigious award. The applications will be available and processed through NADONA. This will be an annual award and the winners will be identified in a special section of “The Director”. Potential candidates demonstrate the NADONA values within their work and everyday life.
Candidates are selected by an awards committee comprised of NADONA/LTC/CLC members. The CLC will determine the winner and be involved in the presentation of the award during the NADONA annual conference.
The criteria is as follows:
Candidate must be a member of NADONA
Candidate must be nominated by a LTC health care professional colleague(s).
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
Demonstration of the NADONA values within their professional and personal lives.
Brings the NADONA mission to life.
Dedicated to leading by example.
Champions others to lead.
Examples must be given of the following leadership qualities:
Emotional Intelligence
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Dedication to Excellence
Communication Skills
Professional Socialization
Respect
Mentorship
Professionalism
Deadline to submit: April 15, 2025
IP of the Year Award
Criteria:
Active member of NADONA IP and/or NADONA
Must have completed a specialized infection prevention training course and provide your certification: NADONA, CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course, APIC-IP, etc.
Must have worked as an infection preventionist in long-term/post-acute care for at least 12 months.
Two letters of recommendation at least one from a leader in the field and one from a direct care worker (one must be a member of NADONA)
Why have you chosen to nominate IP
How have they gone above and beyond in IP
What makes your IP program special
How have they impacted your IP program for the better
Candidates will be selected by an awards committee who will be comprised of members of NADONA.
Candidates will not be identified by name to the Awards Committee. Awards will be made at the NADONA Conference.
The nominee obtaining the highest number of points will be awarded “Infection Preventionist Leader of the Year”.
Deadline to submit: April 15, 2025