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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: Friday, November 13th, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Place: Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY
Live Music
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