Maine Medical Center

Nursing Recognition & Awards

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center (MHMMC) Portland nurses and nursing support staff are among the best. As a Magnet-designated medical center, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognizes the value and role nursing staff have as a member of the patient care team in providing extraordinary patient care with exceptional outcomes. Awards and recognition opportunities include:

Nursing Excellence

Our Nursing Excellence Awards recognize nurses who demonstrate leadership, patient advocacy, professionalism, collaboration/teamwork, community outreach, and who provide quality, exemplary safe patient and family centered care. Awards are given out in the following categories:

  • Nursing Excellence
  • Nurses as Teachers
  • Quality Improvement
  • Laura Vogel Humanitarian Award
  • Interprofessional Team
  • Emerging Bright Star

View the 2020 Nursing Excellence Awards Ceremony

Nursing Research Award

Awarded annually to outstanding nursing clinical scholars whom make a significant contribution to the advancement of nursing science leading to a substantial positive effect on patient or professional outcomes. View the 2020 Research Nursing Excellence Awards Ceremony.