The purpose of this feature is to highlight the contributions and the expertise of the members of the American Heart Association's (AHA) Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing (CVSN). The CVSN acknowledges significant achievements in research, clinical practice, and service by recognizing individuals who have made notable contributions to improving the health of those with cardiovascular disease and stroke. These awards provide professional recognition to the nurse scientists, clinicians, and allied health professionals who have made a lifelong commitment to improve cardiovascular and stroke science, knowledge, and care. The awards are presented at AHA Scientific Sessions annually and include special presentations at AHA conferences along with financial rewards. The CVSN encourages the dissemination of scholarship and science and applauds the 2015 winners.
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CVSN Katharine A. Lembright Award & Lecture: Susan J. Pressler, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana
CVSN Distinguished Achievement Award: Sandra B. Dunbar, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
CVSN Kathleen A. Dracup Distinguished Lecture: Barbara J. Riegel, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
CVSN Excellence in Clinical Practice Award Winner: Michelle Fennessy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
CVSN Clinical Article of the Year Award Winner: Carol Chen-Scarabelli, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
CVSN Research Article of the Year Award Winner: Cynthia M. Dougherty, University of Washington, School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington
CVSN Stroke Article of the Year Award Winner: Tamilyn Bakas, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana
CVSN Arteriosclerosis/Heart Failure Research Award: Christopher S. Lee, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
CVSN Marie Cowan Promising Young Investigator Award: Salah Al-Zaiti, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mathy Mezey Excellence in Aging Award: Corrine Y. Jurgens, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York
CVSN Martha Hill Young Investigator Award: Nancy McCabe, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
CVSN Best Abstract Award: Jennifer R. Dungan, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina
AHA's Healthcare Leader of the Year: Nancy Albert, Kaufman Center for Heart Failure, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
AHA's Distinguished Scientists 2015: Barbara J. Riegel, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
If you would like to recognize a colleague, visit the CVSN Council Web site (http://my.americanheart.org/professional/Councils/CVN/Council-on-Cardiovascular-) and click on the link for eligibility criteria and nomination information for each award.