Please join us for the 2026 Nightingale Gala taking place on Friday, November 13, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY. Tickets, Tables, and Sponsors information is below.
For accommodations: Due to the ANA-NY Annual Conference being held at the Hilton Garden Inn at the same time, hotel rooms may be limited. We have reserved a room block at the Hilton’s “sister” hotel, The Clock Tower, located in Latham, NY. The room rate for Friday, Nov. 13 is only $99 so make your reservations by October 30, 2026 to get the reduced rate. See the link below:
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/FJ10U4
Guests may also call the Hotel directly at 518-785-0000 and mention “Foundation GALA – CFNNY” to receive the group discounted rates.
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.
2026 Award:
Marilyn Dollinger, DNS, FNP, RN
The Nightingale Award
Honors individuals or organizations whose leadership, courage, and dedication reflect the legacy of Florence Nightingale.
2026 Award:
Capital District Nursing Research Alliance
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.
Use this button to purchase your ticket to the gala. Please make sure you indicate in the comment section what it is for- i.e tickets, table etc.
You can reserve your room at the Albany Marriott by calling:
(800) 443-8952 or (518) 458-8444
And referencing group code: Center for Nursing Gala