Yuma County Nurses Foundation
Mission: The Yuma County Nurses Foundation exists to organize an event to celebrate
all Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Yuma County,
Arizona during the American Nurses Association’s National Nurses Week. This
celebration occurs every May and includes a dinner, the presentation of awards,
including recognition of Yuma County Nurse of the Year.
Purpose: The Yuma County Nurses Foundation created in 2024 is a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization inspired by the tradition of the Yuma County Nurses Celebration that began
in 2009. The Yuma County Nurses Foundation is dedicated to continuing the tradition of
honoring the Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Yuma
County.