The Tennessee Nurses Association Achievement Awards Program is designed to recognize nursing leaders and friends of nursing. It is TNA’s opportunity to acknowledge exceptional dedication, commitment, and professionalism. 

Annual Membership Awards

Nursing Excellence Award - Nursing Education

Christie Manasco
PhD, MSN, RN

Nursing Excellence Award - Nursing Research

Ruth Klienpell
PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, FAANP

Nursing Excellence Award - Advanced Practice

April Kapu
DPN, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN

Outstanding Member Award

Melinda Evans
MBA, BSN, RN

Special Awards

Alma E. Gault Leadership Award:

Marvia Balfour-Coleman
MSA, BSN, RN

Louise Browning Political Nurse Award:

John Dixon
BSN, MSN, RN