NCONL | North Carolina Organization of Nurse Leaders

NCONL is the state level affiliate of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and serves as a voice for North Carolina nurse leaders to shape healthcare through innovative and expert nurse leadership.  NCONL works to strengthen nursing leadership through professional development, to facilitate nursing research in order to advance nursing practice, and to influence health care policy regarding the value and impact of the nursing profession.  NCONL, through the collaboration and networking of nurse leaders across the state, serves as a catalyst for the positive transformation of patient care.

NCONL understands the value and strength of promoting unity and cohesiveness across the nursing profession and works to nurture key relationships with the North Carolina Board of Nursing, the North Carolina Healthcare Association, and the North Carolina Nurses Association.  NCONL serves as a partner nursing organization for the North Carolina Future of Nursing Action Coalition.

NCONL is also proud to acknowledge that all nurses have the potential to lead and can serve to positively influence the delivery of patient care and improved patient outcomes. Nurses in both formal leadership positions and nurses aspiring to leadership roles are invited and encouraged to join.  We seek to be one voice advancing health in North Carolina.

 2026 Leadership Awards

Applications Open: January 5, 2026

Applications Close: January 30, 2026

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NCONL Exemplary Leader Award

Recognizes a nurse leader who has contributed to professional nursing practice and the professional growth of colleagues.

Eligibility and selection criteria:  EXEMPLARY LEADER AWARD 2026.pdf

APPLY HERE:  NCONL Exemplary Leader Award 2026

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NCONL Emerging Leader Award

Recognizes a nurse leader who demonstrates exceptional promise, initiative, and impact early in their leadership journey.

Eligibility and selection criteria:  EMERGING LEADER AWARD 2026.pdf

APPLY HERE:  NCONL Emerging Leader Award 2026

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NCONL Exemplary District Award

Recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions made by an NCONL district through a highly engaged membership.

Eligibility and selection criteria:   DISTRICT AWARD 2026.pdf

APPLY HERE:  NCONL Exemplary District Award 2026