Scholarship and Awards

Annually the PNA seeks to recognize individuals who have had a positive impact on the Association or the nursing profession. We do this through 2 awards and 1 scholarship given out at our annual meeting during nurses week in May.

Pictured here is President Barbara Peterson and 2023 scholarship winner Marielle Rosola.

Our Scholarship

The Ida Z. Ferraro, RN, Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship is given annually to a nursing student in an accredited associate, bachelor, or masters level program. Applicants must live in Ulster County.

If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please submit the following by May 3, 2025:

An essay of 300 words or less which includes why you should receive this scholarship, indication of financial need and your future plans

a letter of recommendation from an instructor, professor, or supervisor at your place of employment

Your most recent transcript of grades

Send the completed packet with your address and phone number to pnaulster@gmail.com

Pictured here is 2019 Nurse of the Year Award Recipient Barbara Naccarato with board member Sue Kehoe

Deadline for nominations and applications is May 3, 2025

Our Awards

The Eleanor Bennett Nurse of the Year Award honors a PNA member from Ulster County who has rendered distinguished service to the association and/or the profession of nursing over an extended period.

AND

The Honorary Recognition Award honors and agency or person(s) who has rendered distinguished service or valuable assistance to the association and/or the nursing profession.

If you would like to nomination a person or agency for either of these Awards, please submit:

Their Name

The Award for which you are nominating them

A brief summary of their contributions

Send to pnaulster@gmail.com

Sen. Michelle Hinchey was the Recipient of the Honorary Recgnition Award in 2023 for her work on Health Care in NYS