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2026 Founders Award

Joey Ridenour, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director, Arizona Board of Nursing

This prestigious award is reserved for those who demonstrate the highest regard for the ideals and beliefs upon which NCSBN was founded.

2026 Catalyst Award

Peggy Benson, MSN, MSHA, NE-BC, RN, Former Executive Officer, Alabama Board of Nursing

The Catalyst Award is given to an individual who sparks change and transformation in nursing regulation.

2026 Regulatory Achievement Award

Mississippi Board of Nursing

The Regulatory Achievement Award recognizes the member that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of NCSBN in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.

2026 Meritorious Service Award

Crystal Tillman, DNP, RN, CPNP, PMHNP-BC, FRE, Chief Executive Officer, North Carolina Board of Nursing

The Meritorious Service Award is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of NCSBN.

2026 Exceptional Contribution Award

Priscilla Burks, PhD, RN, Director of Practical Nursing Education, Mississippi Board of Nursing

The Exceptional Contribution Award is granted for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer.

2026 Nova Award

Kyle Martin, Director, Operations, North Dakota, Board of Nursing

The Nova Award recognizes emerging nursing regulatory leaders.

2026 Elaine Ellibee Award

Danette Schloeder, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS, Board Chair, Alaska Board of Nursing

The Elaine Ellibee Award is granted to a member who has served as a president and who has made significant contributions to NCSBN.

Meridians is NCSBN's learning and development program for professionals in regulation. Meridians offers on-demand courses, learning journeys and networking opportunities to help you succeed today and excel tomorrow.

This annual report covers the period from Oct. 1, 2024 to Sept. 30, 2025. The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the activities, achievements and financial performance of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) throughout the report period. It provides a summary of recent accomplishments and a preview of what we will achieve as a commission in fiscal year 2026 (FY26).

The Loop is NCSBN’s member collaboration platform for committees and knowledge networks to connect with other group members and access resources for seamless collaboration.

The Loop is NCSBN's new member platform that is the living circuit of NCSBN membership, where documents flow, discussions spark, committees collaborate and professional knowledge builds on itself.​ When you are in the Loop, you are always connected to the conversations, resources and people that keep you at the forefront of nursing regulation.​

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Discover which states utilize Clean Slate laws, which allow some use or exception of criminal background information by licensing agencies, and which prohibit this use entirely. You will learn how Clean Slate laws may affect state participation in interstate compacts.