Welcome to the AORN Linda Groah Leadership Development Grant Nomination Site
The Linda Groah Leadership Development Grant program is designed to support the future trailblazers of perioperative nursing. This program seeks to identify and support aspiring nurse leaders who demonstrate exceptional promise in clinical leadership, innovative thinking, and a strong commitment to advancing the field of perioperative care.
Selected nominees will receive a grant with the following inclusions:
- AORN Leader Membership
- 2026 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo Leadership Summit registration + Expo grant
- Access to leader-specific educational opportunities and support
Please note: All nominees must be nominated by a colleague, supervisor, or a professional peer. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Submission deadline is Tuesday, September 30th at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
There will be no exceptions, so please plan accordingly.
Reminder: Nominations can be saved and resumed at a later date. You may edit your answers and submissions up until the submission deadline.
If you have any questions or problems submitting this form, please contact foundation@aorn.org.