New Jersey Health Foundation
Excellence in Research Award and Excellence in Teaching Award

Eligibility: School of Nursing Faculty with at least two years of service.

Nominations for 2025 are due by February 26, 2025. One faculty member will be selected for each category (Research and Teaching). The two awards will be presented at the School of Nursing Convocation in May.


Stanley S. Bergen, Jr. MD Medal of Excellence

Eligibility: MSN, DNP, or PhD School of Nursing students in the current year graduating class.

This award goes to one advanced-degree nursing student from the current graduating class. The award is presented at the School of Nursing Convocation in May. Nominations for 2025 are due in March. (Date TBD)


Alumni Awards and Scholarships

Eligibility: School of Nursing Alumni; Faculty, Staff, and Students

Each year, the Rutgers School of Nursing Alumni Association presents one Outstanding Alumni Award and one Rising Star Alumni Award. The nomination period typically opens in the fall and the awards are presented at the association’s annual gala. The association also presents scholarships to Rutgers School of Nursing undergraduate and graduate students. Info for 2025 to come.


University Year-End Awards for Excellence

Eligibility: Faculty, Staff and Students

The awards honor outstanding Rutgers faculty, students, and staff for exceptional contributions to teaching, research, or public service through a program of six awards. For each award, the recipient receives a commemorative certificate and an honorarium. The deadline for submissions is March 14, 2025.


Rutgers Health Chancellor Awards

Eligibility: Faculty, Staff and Students

Nominations typically open in the spring, with awards presented during the summer.