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The Nightingale Gala is an annual event celebrating the nursing profession in New York and beyond. The 2025 Gala will be held on Saturday, September 20, at the Albany Marriott, starting with a 6:30 pm cocktail hour, followed by dinner, awards, and dancing at 7:30 pm. Two prestigious awards will be presented.
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Place: Albany Marriott on Wolf Rd.
Live Music: Diamond Cut Horns
The Driscoll Award
Recognizes excellence in nursing history, education, or research and honors those who embody the values of Veronica M. Driscoll and support the Center for Nursing’s mission.
2025 Award:
Joan Madden Wilson, MA, RN
The Nightingale Award
Honors individuals or organizations whose leadership, courage, and dedication reflect the legacy of Florence Nightingale.
2025 Award:
NY Black Nurses Association
Become a Sponsor
The Center for Nursing is able to provide its numerous programs and services through the support of our individual and corporate supporters. One of the many ways to support the Center for Nursing is through your sponsorship of the Nightingale Gala. For full information on sponsorship opportunities and what is included with each sponsorship level, please click below.
Program Advertising
Supporting the Center for Nursing assists us in continuing to increase the knowledge and understanding of nursing, and the nursing profession, in New York State and beyond. By placing your ad in the Nightingale Gala program, you can honor the 2024 awardees, an exemplary nurse who has touched your life, or your organization and/or business. Click below for more information on the ad sizes available.