I would like to take this opportunity to formally acknowledge and congratulate the recipients of the 2013 Articles of the Year! Articles published in 2013, specifically Volumes 9(1) through 9(4), were considered for each of the awards. The award-winning manuscripts were selected by members of the Editorial Board based on their innovation, significance, approach, potential impact, and overall writing. Two articles were selected for recognition in the 2013 publishing year.

2013 Journal of Forensic Nursing Research Article of the Year

Ziminski, C. E., Wiglesworth, A., Austin, R., Phillips, L. R., & Mosqueda, L. (2013). Injury patterns and causal mechanisms of bruising in physical elder abuse. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 9, 84-91.

2013 Journal of Forensic Nursing Clinical Article of the Year

Gagnon, M., Jacob, J. D., & Cormier, L. (2013). Total control: A critical analysis of mandatory HIV testing in U. S. prisons. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 9, 154-161.

Award recipients were presented with their awards during the International Association of Forensic Nurses' Award Ceremony on October 22, 2014.