Miami Chapter - Black Nurses Association 45th Annual Scholarship & Awards

The Miami Chapter - Black Nurses Association, Inc. (Miami BNA) is proud to host its 45th Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, 1881 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This year’s theme, "Empowering Voices: Justice, Leadership, and Advancing Nurses" reflects the criticle and evolving role of nursing in advancing health equity, strengthening, and shaping the future of healthcare. This event will inspire both current and future generations of nurses to advocate for equitable healthcare access and deliver culturally competent care to diverse patient populations. The dynamic panel will discuss and will offer you insight into the evolving aspects of the nursing profession.

Miami BNA has had a significant impact on South Florida's communities, as well as positive collaborations with other organizations for 54 years. For (44) forty-four years, we have been able to provide scholarships and awards to deserving individuals who have chosen to passionately follow the nursing profession. As in past years, MBNA will present a platform to applaud those who have contributed outstanding service, as well as those who have given their time and talents to support community engagement projects of the Miami Chapter BNA, both locally and nationally.

In the past six years, Miami BNA has awarded over $60,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in nursing and nurses advancing in the profession. We know that we cannot do this alone; but with your help, we can make it happen. Your sponsorship proceeds will support our Nurses and Student Nurses Scholarship Fund. Miami BNA is committed to its mission to decrease health dispaites through Advocacy, Education, and Health Promotion.

Miami BNA is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization with great benefits and visibility. It is one of 115 chapters of the National Black Nurses Assocation, Inc. For additional information, please contact Constance Miller, President at (305) 343-1903) or by email at [email protected]. Can't wait to see you at our Scholarship & Awards Luncheon!

Panel

Dawn Grace-Jones, RN, Esq. educator, consultant and author, will address Justice.

Florida State Senator Dr. Barbara Shariel, DNP, RN, former Broward County Mayor, Miramar Vice Mayor, Commissioner, and entrepreneu will adress Policy & Advocacy.

Peta Anna Anderson, DNP , RN , CNO Jackson North Medical Center, will address Leadership.

Tanya Abreu, RN, CEO, Co-Founder of "Power Up Nursing", nurse advocate, counsumer health strategist, and internation healthcare industy expet, will address Advancing Nursing.

Looking foward to you joining Miami BNA for this exciting luncheon!

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