Welcome to ARN's 2025 Fellowship, Awards, and Scholarships Nomination Site

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To enter the ARN 2025 Awards and Scholarships Nominations Portal, click “Join Now” at the bottom of the page under “New Users.” If you’ve already created an account and need to edit your submission, log in using your credentials under the “Already a User” section.

Thank you for your interest in ARN's 2025 Awards and Scholarships Nominations! We're excited to have you apply for various awards and scholarships.

All application materials are due no later than June 15th, 2025 at Noon CT. All candidates will be notified of the final decisions by July 2025.

Applications are available for the following 2025 Awards & Scholarships:

Awards

• Direct Patient Care Nurse Award
• Leadership Award
• Nurse Educator Award
• Patient Advocacy Award
• Outstanding Student Award
• Rising Star Award
• Volunteer Impact Award
• Preceptor/Mentor Award
• Innovative Practice Researcher Award
• Excellence in Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Award
• DAISY Team Award

Scholarships

• BSN Scholarship
• Graduate Scholarship
• MaryAnn Mikulic Scholarship
• CRRN Certification Exam Scholarship
• Mary Ellen Hatch Emerging Leader Membership Scholarship

All application materials are due no later than June 15th, 2025 at Noon CT. The review process will take place in July, and final decisions will be made by the end of the month. Selected individuals will be featured in ARN's new-format Awards Ceremony during National Rehabilitation Nurses Week in September 2025. Stay tuned for event details.

To Apply:

After following the login instructions above, click “click here to begin a new application” under the applications section. Please read through the 2025 Awards and Scholarships Nomination Guidelines before proceeding with your nomination submission.

Important Note:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their application has been received by the ARN National Office.

Applications for the 2026 FARN designation will open in early 2026. For those interested in learning more about the FARN designation or applying for next year's fellowship, please visit our dedicated webpage for the FARN Designation Details. There, you will find a list of the current and newly inducted FARNs, along with the benefits and responsibilities of the designation.

The FARN designation is one of the highest honors for ARN members. Every year, qualified rehabilitation nurses are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field. To learn more about how to become a FARN and the prestige that comes with this designation, be sure to check out the page linked above.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us:

Email: swoods@rehabnurse.org

Phone: 1-847-375-6336