2026 PNCB Award and Scholarship Programs

November 13, 2025

PNCB Award and Scholarship Programs

As a pediatric nurse or nurse practitioner, you do amazing things—make sure that you get the recognition you deserve! Nominate yourself, a colleague, or your team for any of our award programs. You can also encourage a nursing student to apply for one of our scholarships. Learn more about each of the programs below.

See full award application requirements. Explore scholarship requirements

 

CPN Certification Advocate Award

This award recognizes a Certified Pediatric Nurse who is an outstanding advocate for certification at the local/hospital, regional, or national level. 

Deadline: December 15th. Apply or Nominate a CPN.

 

Kelly Reed Advanced Practice Community Impact Award

PNCB recognizes a CPNP or PMHS who extends the reach of their role beyond regular practice activities with the Kelly Reed Advanced Practice Community Impact Award. This award honors former PNCB board member Kelly Reed, MN, RN, CPNP-PC who passed away in 2013. Kelly demonstrated extraordinary dedication to the community in which she served. 

Deadline: December 15th. Apply or Nominate a CPNP or PMHS.

 

Building a Better Workplace Team Award

This award recognizes a pediatric-focused team that is making a difference. We want to hear how your team has implemented strategies to address barriers for nurses within the pediatric specialty. 

Deadline: December 15th. Apply Today.

 

Registered Nurse (RN) Student Empowerment Scholarship

Supports the education of an undergraduate nursing student who has a strong interest in pediatrics, and is pursuing a degree to become a registered nurse. 

Deadline: December 15th. Apply Today.

 

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Opportunity & Engagement Scholarship

Supports the education of a nurse pursuing a degree as a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) who is committed to supporting the profession. This scholarship is jointly offered with the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Foundation. 

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Questions? Contact info@pncb.org for additional information.

Faces of Certification

PNCB-certified nursing professionals work in a variety of roles and settings throughout the US and beyond. Share your photo today!

Jill Davis, CPNP-PC, PMHS Harmony Health Clinic Fairfax, VA
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Tajmara Eaton, CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC Grand Valley Pediatrics Grand Junction, CO
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