YCNF to hold annual Nurses Gala
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Nurses Foundation (YCNF) has announced they are hosting the annual Nurses Gala in May.
According to a press release, the gala is taking place at the Quechan Casino Resort from 6 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
YCNF says the gala kicks off National Nurses Week, where they recognize “the dedication, compassion and excellence of nurses serving the Yuma community,” and says the gala honors the nurses through the following three awards:
Clinical Nurse Excellence
Excellence in Nursing Mentorship
Excellence in Nursing Leadership

The nominations are open through April 10, and any member of the community, including patients, colleagues, family members and friends, can nominate a nurse.
In addition, tickets are available through April 18. For an individual ticket, it’s $55. For a table of 10, it’s $600.
To submit nominations and purchase tickets, click here. To learn more about the gala, read the press release below.