I would like to take this opportunity to formally acknowledge and congratulate the recipients of the 2016 Articles of the Year! Articles published in 2016, specifically Volume 12(1) through 12(4), were considered for each of the awards. The award-winning articles were selected by members of the Editorial Board based on their innovation, significance, approach, potential impact, and overall writing. Three articles were selected for recognition from the 2016 publishing year.

2016 Journal of Forensic Nursing Research Article of the Year

Pollitt, E. N., Anderson, J. C., Scafide, K. N., Holbrook, D., D'Silva, G., & Sheridan, D. (2016). Alternate light source findings of common topical products. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 12(3), 97-103.

2016 Journal of Forensic Nursing Clinical Article of the Year

Colbert, A. M., & Durand, V. (2016). Women in transition to health: A theory-based intervention to increase engagement in care for women recently released from jail or prison. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 12(1), 19-25.

2016 Journal of Forensic Nursing Education Article of the Year

Baker, J., Kelly, P. J., Carlson, K., Colbert, S., Cordle, C., & Witt, J. S. (2016). SANE-A-PALOOZA: Logistical development and implementation of a clinical immersion course for sexual assault nurse examiners. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 12(4), 176-182.

Award recipients were acknowledged during the International Association of Forensic Nurses' Award Ceremony at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada, on October 11, 2017. Congratulations to these worthy recipients!