Celebrating
Oregon's Nurse
Preceptors

2026 Nominations Now Closed.

Each year, the Oregon Center for Nursing spotlights excellence in mentorship through the Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards. These awards recognize nurse preceptors who are identified by their facility for the meaningful role they play in supporting nurses during critical transitions.

Outstanding preceptors lift others up, offer thoughtful guidance, model professional practice, and help nurses build confidence and succeed in their roles.

Applications for the 2026 Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards are now closed.

For 2026, honorees will be recognized based on submissions provided by their facility. There will not be a separate selection committee review process. Honorees will be announced during Nursing Professional Development Week on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.

Guiding the Next Generation. Strengthening the Workforce.

Nurse preceptors play a pivotal role in workforce development — providing clinical orientation, professional mentorship, and real-world guidance to students, new hires, and transitioning nurses. The Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards honor those who go above and beyond in shaping the skills, confidence, and belonging of others.

Preceptors aren’t just mentors — they are multipliers of excellence. By supporting them, we strengthen retention, resilience, and the overall health of Oregon’s care systems.