2026 American Nurses Enterprise Celebration Dinner

Celebrate 130 Years of Nursing Leadership in Chicago
On October 28, 2026, join leaders from across the nursing profession in Chicago to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the American Nurses Association at the 2026 American Nurses Enterprise Celebration Dinner, co-located at the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Pathway Conference which attracts over 15,000 nurses from across the U.S. and the world.
Taking place at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, this special evening will honor the extraordinary impact of nurses and the vital work being done to advance the profession. Most importantly, it will raise critical philanthropic support for the American Nurses Foundation, whose grants and scholarships empower nurses to lead research and innovation, well-being initiatives, and scholarships and fellowships that strengthen the nursing pipeline, empowering nurses to lead change and advance healthcare nationwide.
Your participation does more than secure a seat at this milestone celebration, it directly fuels opportunities for nurses to grow, lead, and transform healthcare.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available, including seats at the dinner (tables seat 10) and recognition benefits such as brand visibility, event acknowledgements, and press mentions. Individual tickets are also available for those who wish to be part of this unforgettable evening.
Proceeds from the Celebration Dinner will benefit the American Nurses Foundation (ANF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the nation’s 5 million registered nurses by identifying the most pressing challenges facing nurses today and collaborating with leaders both inside and outside the profession to develop innovative solutions that are transforming health and healthcare in the US.
Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
Join us in 2026 for an anniversary celebration of The Power of Nurses™. Sponsorships and tickets are available at the links below – please contact Inne Barber at inne.barber@ana.org or Alicia Cocco at alicia.cocco@ana.org with any questions.

Purchase a Sponsorship
(includes tickets)
Anniversary (exclusive) - $250,000
Presenting (exclusive) - $100,000
Patron (exclusive) - $75,000
Benefactor - $50,000
Diamond - $25,000
Platinum - $15,000
Gold - $10,000
Silver - $6,000
Bronze (Individuals Only) - $1,000
Purchase
Individual Tickets
Bronze: $1,000 (includes program listing + 1 ticket)
Individual Tickets: $500 each
Make a Donation
(does not include tickets)
Make a donation of any size to support ANF's vital programs
Join us in celebrating the legacy of nursing—and investing in its future.
Purchase a Sponsorship Buy Individual Tickets
Please contact Inne Barber at inne.barber@ana.org or Alicia Cocco at alicia.cocco@ana.org with any questions.
2026 Program coming soon
2026 Sponsors
BENEFACTOR


DIAMOND

BRONZE

About the American Nurses Foundation
The American Nurses Foundation (ANF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the nation’s 5 million registered nurses by identifying the most pressing challenges facing nurses today and collaborating with leaders both inside and outside the profession to develop innovative solutions that are transforming health and healthcare in the US.
Our Mission
Serving all nurses and advancing healthcare through engagement, advocacy, leadership, and excellence.
Your Impact
The American Nurses Enterprise Celebration Dinner raises vital funds to support innovative nursing initiatives – from advancing nurse-led research and technology to enhancing nurse well-being – along with scholarships and fellowships that help prepare the next generation of nurse leaders.
Thank you for your philanthropic investment in the life-changing programs of ANF and the health of nurses and the communities they serve.
Learn more about ANF at www.nursingworld.org/foundation.
2025 Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 Celebration Dinner Sponsors
Benefactor
Humana
NurseHub
Omnicell | Randy & Kathy Lipps
Stryker Medical
Diamond
Boston Children's Hospital
Chamberlain University
Compass One Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
United Health Foundation
Platinum
Commerce House
Gold
Baxter
Laura J. Wood, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Silver
D2L
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Personify
Bronze
Accion Labs
Rhonda Anderson, DNSc(h), MPA, BS, RN, FACHE, FAAN
Angela & Wayne Beddoe
Giovanna Ladisa-Eastin, RN & Graig R. Eastin, MS Ed, CP
Fabletics Scrubs
Brad Goettl DNP, DHA, RN, FNP-C, FAAN & Ray Goettl-Ng
Debbie D. Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN
In-House Health
Kurin
Kathy Malloch, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN
MCI USA
Christopher McLarty, DNP, ACNP-BC
Medstar Health
Mehul Mehta, MD
Oculi Data – In Memory of Jodeena Kempnich, MSN, RN, CNML
Prolink Staffing
Shepard
Karen Somerville, DBA, MBA, BSEE, CAE
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
2025 Honorees
Congratulation to our 2025 Celebration Dinner Honorees
Corporate Honoree
Kaiser Permanente
Foundation Honoree
United Health Foundation
Community Honoree
National CARES Mentoring Movement