Saturday April 13, 2013 8:00A-2:00P Luncheon Included Signature Grand Davie, Florida Featuring  Special Guest Speaker Sessions with Contact Hours Applied For  Nursing Student Mentorship ~ Professional Networking  Evidence Based Poster Session ~ Vendor Sponsor Display Area  Nurse Awards for: Registered Nurse Practice Award; Nursing Research Award; Advanced Practice Nursing Award; Nurse Educator Award; Organizational Excellence in Nursing Award. Notify South Region Director Jill Tahmooressi at Jtahmooressi@myacc.net for Nurse Award criteria & application. Due date 3/22/2013. Specialty Nursing Organizations Encouraged to Participate; Open Call for Poster Presentations contact Debra Hain at dhain@fau.edu. The voluntary Leadership Council planning this event is looking for Secured Scholarship Funding; Organizational and Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Available Individual event ticket $45; Table seating for 10 @ $375; Vendor exhibit table- $250 + optional $45 additional per lunch.