IntNSA Awards & Recognition

We proudly recognize the extraordinary achievements, clinical excellence, research innovations, and compassionate leadership of our global community. Our annual awards celebrate members, chapters, and partners who actively elevate the field of addiction nursing and improve outcomes for individuals and families worldwide.

Congratulations to Our 2026 Awardees!

We extend our warmest congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners! Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and outstanding contributions to addiction nursing and global community health. Your hard work inspires our entire international network.

Chapter of the Year: IntNSA Ireland
Clinical Care Award: Hanadi Massalkhi
Mentor Award: Devon Noonan
Research Award: Phyllis Raynor
Community Service Award: Joshua Moran Jiménez
Education Award: Ruthanne Palumbo
IntNSA Spirit: Catherine Comiskey
President Award: Matthew Walters
Peer Assistance: Natalie Conrad
Management: Donald Dissinger
Rising Leader: Philip James

2027 Award Nominations

Stay Tuned!

Nominations for the 2027 IntNSA Awards will be opening soon. We invite members, chapters, and global partners to begin thinking about the exceptional colleagues and organizations deserving of recognition this coming year.

Award Categories

Chapter of the Year

Nominees are IntNSA chapters that have demonstrated significant contributions to advancing the profession and mission of IntNSA within their region or country.

Clinical Care Award

Nominees must demonstrate deep knowledge and expertise in addictions nursing, along with creative contributions in the service of high quality patient care.

Community Service / Advocacy Award

Nominees provide outstanding service with a dedicated focus on addiction prevention, education, intervention, or community based advocacy.

Education Award

Nominees are exemplary educators who bring vital attention to addiction issues, inspiring knowledge development or research in addictions nursing through teaching.

IntNSA Spirit Award

This award honors an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the field of addictions.

Note: Nominees do not need to be a member of IntNSA or a nurse. Visionaries, community advocates, and public figures in the addiction field are eligible.

Management Award

Nominees initiate the development, management, and implementation of innovative programs and services in the field of addictions.

Mentoring Award

Nominees provide extraordinary leadership and guidance to the next generation of addiction professionals.

Note: Nominations for this award must be submitted directly by the mentee.

Newcomer of the Year

Nominees are early-stage or newly joined members who, since the previous annual conference, have demonstrated exceptional motivation and service to IntNSA.

Peer Assistance Award

Nominees actively participate in the development, support, and implementation of prevention and/or intervention programs within peer assistance frameworks.

Research Award

Nominees introduce significant new theories, conduct exemplary research in addictions, and actively communicate their findings to advance the field.

Note: This award is distinct from the IntNSA Research Grant

Questions?

If you have questions about award categories, eligibility, or the upcoming 2027 nomination process, please contact our Awards Committee at [email protected].