March is Membership Month at ONL!march is membership month

At ONL, our members are our primary focus, and our strength and impact is driven by this incredible community. We value you, appreciate your leadership, and are grateful for your participation! We are deeply committed to our members and our mission to advance a culture of health through nursing leadership and professional governance. In celebration and appreciation of our members, March is Membership Month at ONL!

Our goals for ONL's Membership Month are multi-faceted:

  • Deepen Member Engagement
  • Enhance Member Value and Satisfaction
  • Strengthen and Grow Our Membership Community

2026 Membership Month Activities

10th Annual Member-Get-a-Member Campaign & ContestMember-Get-A-Member Recruitment

March 2026 brings our 10th annual ONL Member-Get-a-Member recruitment campaign and contest! Throughout the month of March, members will score a point for each new member or renewing member they refer. At the end of the month, the member with the most points will win our Grand Prize - registration and hotel accommodations for our 2026 Annual Meeting! All others who have scored points will be entered into a drawing to win one of two Runner-Up Prizes - registration to the Annual Meeting

Members will receive more details by email. Please check your inbox.

ONL 2026-2027 Board of Directors ElectionBoard Election

All members are invited to participate in our 2026-2027 Board of Directors Election by casting their vote. ONL's Board plays a critical role in leading and shaping the work we do at ONL, and this election is a way to ensure our members' diverse, important perspectives are brought together around the ONL Board table.

Our community-driven nomination process has identified talented nursing leaders within our membership who are committed to advancing ONL's mission and willing to serve on the Board. We are grateful to all of the leaders running for a board seat for their willingness to take on this additional responsibility and help lead our organization during a critical moment for nursing and health care.

The following positions are open for the 2026 election cycle:

  • President-Elect
  • Treasurer
  • State Representatives - Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

The election ballot will be shared with all members by email. Please check your inbox.

2026 Awards and Scholarships Nominations2026 Awards and Scholarships Nominations

Each year, ONL recognizes outstanding nurse leaders in our region through our peer-nominated Awards and Scholarships. This is a special way to honor much-deserving nurse leaders across our region.

We are excited to launch the 2026 call for nominations and hope you will consider nominating yourself or a colleague for an ONL award or scholarship! The deadline for submission is 5:00 PM ET on Friday, March 27th. Award and scholarship recipients will be recognized during our in-person Annual Meeting on June 4th in Newport, RI during our Networking Reception and Awards Ceremony. 

To learn more about each award and scholarship and eligibility criteria or to submit a nomination, please visit www,onlfoundation.org/awards-and-scholarships or click the button below. For any additional information or questions, please email [email protected].

Submit a Nomination