Honorary Membership

Eligibility

Honorary membership is granted to non-nurses around the world who are not eligible for regular membership.

Recipients have demonstrated sustained, exceptional achievements that have advanced nursing and healthcare on a national or global scale.

Any active Sigma member or chapter may nominate an individual for honorary membership.

Criteria

A nomination should address a majority of the following criteria:

1. Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and vision of Sigma
2. Makes a sustained national or global impact on nursing and healthcare
3. Demonstrates superior achievement and leadership in their field of work

Submission Requirements

Documents required below should address a majority of the above criteria. Entries that do not meet the requirements below will be disqualified. A complete nomination consists of:

• Online entry form • Supporting narrative, from the nominator (1-2 pages)
• Two letters of support from diverse sources supporting the criteria (interprofessional colleague, supervisor, coworker, etc.―excluding nominator)
• Nominee’s curriculum vitae
• Supporting documentation as evidence of no

Evaluating Nominations

Nominations will be evaluated for:

• Diversity – documentation comes from a variety of sources (e.g., awards for achievements, published articles that highlight the nominee’s work, etc.)
• Objectivity – evidence reflects a variety of perspectives and persons familiar with the nominee’s work
• Contribution – applicability of the nominee’s contributions to nursing and healthcare must be evident in submission materials

See Honorary Membership Recipients

View the Criteria PDF