Current members of the Sigma Theta Tau International board of directors, the award selection committee or members of the headquarters' staff are NOT eligible. The individual nominated must be a member of the nominating chapter. Judging The Dean Award Subcommittee reviews nominations and sends a recommendation to the Program Committee. The Program Committee then forwards the recommendation to the Sigma Theta Tau International Board of Directors for final approval.
Judges review the quality of the nomination submission and the documentation.
Nominees will be considered based on the criteria listed for each award. Notification and Presentation Notification and announcement of selections shall be made by July 1, 2001. The award will be presented on Tuesday, November 13, 2001during Plenary IV on Leadership Day. This event will occur during the society's 36th Biennial Convention. The award recipient will be responsible for travel and related expenses incurred for convention.