Description & Instructions

Description: The OADN Foundation Donna Meyer Visionary Impact Award is a prestigious honor bestowed to recognize an individual who has had a distinguished lifetime career and a significant impact on fulfilling the mission and vision of the organization. This esteemed award acknowledges the recipient’s consistent and exceptional contributions throughout their career, which have not only enhanced associate degree nursing education but also advanced the mission and vision of OADN.

The recipient will be recognized, and the award will be presented, at the 2025 OADN Annual Convention, “Elevating Nursing Education: Embracing Change, Strengthening Community,“ at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN, November 20-22, 2025.

The nominee is NOT required to hold OADN membership.

Instructions: To apply and/or nominate a colleague, please complete the online application and submit the following materials requested by file upload on or before the application deadline of May 15, 2025:

  • Letter of Nomination: A letter of nomination of no more than 500 words attesting to how the nominee’s leadership and service have advanced associate degree nursing and made a significant impact on the mission and vision of OADN.

  • Supporting Materials: Any additional materials that support this nomination will be accepted and considered. Please limit to (3) three supporting documents. Please indicate criterion addressed on these materials when uploading files on the online application (e.g., student recommendations, colleague recommendations, awards, recognition, etc.)

  • Nominee Headshot: A current headshot photo (see file upload instructions) for marketing and/or ceremonial use only. OADN Foundation blinds the candidate headshot information to eliminate possible unconscious bias in the review process. In drafting your candidate statements, please note that your headshot will not be shared with reviewers. Only your application packet narrative and supporting documents will be accessible to reviewers.

  • W-9 Form When requested, Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification is needed: W-9 (Rev. October 2024) (irs.gov)


Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please complete all components of the application and submit it by the deadline of May 15, 2025, 8 PM Eastern.

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* 1. Name of Nominee:

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* 2. Nominee's Permanent (Preferred) Address:

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* 3. Nominee's Preferred Phone:

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* 4. Nominee's Preferred E-mail:

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* 5. Name of Nominator (individual completing this application):

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* 6. Nominator's Permanent (Preferred) Address:

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* 7. Nominator's Preferred Phone:

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* 8. Nominator's Preferred E-mail:

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* 9. Letter of Nomination

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* 10. Supporting Materials - Letter 1

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* 11. Supporting Materials - Letter 2

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* 12. Supporting Materials - Letter 3

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* 13. Nominee Headshot

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* 14. All nominees and applicants for an OADN Foundation award, scholarship or grant must submit a W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification Number if selected. I understand the applicant and/or nominee must submit a W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification Number for consideration when requested and is able to comply with this request in a timely manner. Signed (name of applicant):

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* 15. I have read the application instructions and requirements thoroughly. I understand all application and/or nomination materials must be submitted on or before the deadline of May 15, 2025, at 8PM Eastern, to be considered. Signed (name of applicant):

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