AFNA Awards & Nominations
Congratulations
CORE VALUES AWARD:
The recipient embodies ALL of the following
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Access & Transparency
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Empowerment
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Inclusion
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Innovation & Creativity
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Stewardship

HORIZON AWARD:
As forensic nursing is on the horizon in Arkansas, this leadership award honors a forensic nurse in our state who leads change within communities and helps to foster growth of forensic nursing.
Anyone can nominate an AFNA member for the awards. These awards are presented to the recipient at our annual AFNA conference.
Awards & Nominations
AFNA Core Values:
A c c e s s
T r a n s p a r e n c y
E m p o w e r m e n t
I n c l u s i o n
I n n o v a t i o n
C r e a t i v i t y
S t e w a r d s h i p
The Core Values Award goes to a nurse who embodies ALL of the core values as a forensic nurse.
The Horizon Award goes to a nurse who is dedicated to advancing the field of forensic nursing in Arkansas. This nurse represents leadership skills to charge ahead and create forensic nursing in our communities.
Anyone can nominate an AFNA member for the awards. These awards are presented to the recipient at our annual AFNA conference.

Regina Welch
BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
2022 Core Values Award

Nicole Walton
BSN, RN, SANE
2023 Core Values Award

Amy Harkness
BSN, RN, SANE -A
2023 Horizon Award

Amber Ban
MSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, AFN-C
2024 Horizon Award

Jessica McDonald
BSN, RN, SANE
2024 Core Values Award
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