Awards
Hmong Nurses Association is committed to celebrating excellence by awarding and recognizing outstanding members and chapters for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the nursing profession and community. Through scholarships, achievement awards, and special recognitions, we honor those who exemplify our mission of advocacy, mentorship, and professional advancement.
Recognizing our Members and Chapters
Hmong Nurses Association honors nurses who have made significant contributions to Hmong Nurses Association with the HNA Outstanding Member Award and the HNA Chapter Impact Award.
Additionally, awards are given in other categories, recognizing excellence and dedication across various areas. These prestigious awards are presented at the Hmong Nurses Association National Nursing Conference.
Dr. May Hang recognized and awarded with the Outstanding Member Award at HNA National Nursing Conference held in Sacramento, CA, August 2024.
HNA Awards
Chapter Achievements
Chapter Impact Award
To recognize an HNA chapter that demonstrated exceptional contributions and achievements while actively supporting the goals and philosophy of HNA.
Member Achievements
Outstanding Member of the Year
Recognizes an active member who strives to strengthen nursing knowledge and clinical practice, sustain collegiate interaction and quality of life among Hmong nurses through networking and mentorship, and educates the Hmong community about wellness management.
"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." -Jonas Salk
Dear HNA Membership,
Plans are well underway for HNA’s 3rd National Conference Celebration! Over the coming months, you will receive updates on exciting events organized by our local chapter and various conference committees.
As with all celebrations, we will honor our past while embracing our future. The HNA Next Generation of Nurses Award will recognize outstanding HNA members who have demonstrated strong leadership, excellence, and innovation in their practice settings, within their HNA chapters, and in the communities they serve. These emerging leaders will carry forward our mission and vision, shaping the future of HNA.
They are the way forward for our communities and our organization.
They are the future of nursing!
I look forward to celebrating with you!
Diane Mua, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN
HNA National Vice-President
HNA Honors the Next Generation of Nurses
Each HNA Chapter is invited to submit the names of up to two (2) members of their chapter who have made a significant impact. Please complete the attached form no later than April 30, 2026. All information you provide will be published in the 2026 conference program book.
Eligibility Criteria
Active Member
Active Member of HNA Chapter or Member at Large.
Member Involvement
Has served as Chapter Officer or committee member.
Professional Accomplishments
Provide documentation of professional, chapter, and community accomplishments as well as publications and presentations (no more than 2 pages, it may be in a list format, a two-page CV or 2 certificates, etc.)
HNA Testimonial
Nominee must provide a 75-word or less testimonial about what HNA has meant to the candidate.