Nominations open 7/15/2026 - 8/14/2026

New award category this year, the MANA Emerging Leader Student Award

Do you know a MANA member who has made a meaningful impact on the profession? Recognize them for their achievements by nominating them for a MANA Award!

CRNA Award Nomination Form

SRNA Award Nomination Form

CRNA Awards:
Outstanding Clinical Practitioner: Recognizes the accomplishments of CRNAs involved in direct patient care who have made an important contribution to the advancement of nurse anesthesia practice.

Outstanding Professional Advocacy: recognizes the accomplishments of CRNAs who have made a significant contribution to the preservation and advancement of the nurse anesthesia profession through advocacy, educational, legislative, legal, and/or regulatory efforts.

Outstanding Professional Accomplishment: Recognizes individuals whose foremost dedication to excellence has furthered the art and science of nurse anesthesia.

Clinical Instructor of the Year: Recognizes the contributions of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the teaching of nurse anesthesia students in the clinical arena.

Didactic Instructor of the Year: Recognizes the contributions of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the teaching of nurse anesthesia students in the classroom setting.

Lifetime Achievement: Recognizes CRNAs who have made significant contributions to the field of nurse anesthesia throughout their lifetime.

SRNA Award:
Note: Only clinical faculty, didactic faculty, or program directors can nominate SRNAs for this award. 

The MANA Emerging Leader Student Award: Recognizes an outstanding student who has demonstrated exceptional promise as a future Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). This award honors individuals who consistently exhibit leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the nurse anesthesia profession. 

Nominee Eligibility and Characteristics: 

• Leadership, Professionalism, and Contribution to the Nurse Anesthesia Profession
• Nominees should demonstrate a strong record of engagement beyond academic requirements, including any combination of:
• Extracurricular involvement within the college or university
• Volunteer work or contributions to the broader community
• Participation or leadership in professional organizations, committees, or initiatives
• Advocacy, mentoring, or efforts that elevate the nursing or anesthesia profession
• These contributions should highlight initiative, service-mindedness, and the capacity to influence positive changes.
• Nominees must demonstrate exemplary professionalism with the values of nurse anesthesia practice, including professional demeanor and self-awareness, including receptiveness to feedback, emotional maturity, and the ability to represent the nurse anesthesia profession positively.