MCN is delighted to announce the winners of the 2003 MCN Research Paper of the Year and the 2003 MCN Practice Paper of the Year awards. These papers were chosen from all articles published in 2003 (except those written by Editorial Board members, who are ineligible for these awards) by a majority vote of the MCN Editorial Board. These winners represent excellence in content, and help to continue MCN 's commitment to improve nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice.

2003 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Media Images, Body Dissatisfaction, and Disordered Eating in Adolescents published in March/April 2003 MCN vol 28, no 2

Linda Andrist, PhD, RNC, WHNPAssociate Professor and Coordinator, Adult/Women's Health NP SpecialtyMGH Institute of Health ProfessionsGraduate Program in NursingBoston, MA

2003 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Maternal Management Behaviors for Young Children with Diabetes published in May/June 2003 MCN, vol 27, no 3

Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, DNSc, RN, CNSAssistant Professor, Graduate School of NursingUniversity of MassachusettsWorcester, MA

Kathleen Knafl, PhD, RNProfessor, Yale University School of NursingNew Haven, CT

Janet Deatrick, PhD, RN, FAANAssociate Professor, University of Pennsylvania School of NursingPhiladelphia, PA

Margaret Grey, DrPH, RN, FAANProfessor, Yale University School of NursingNew Haven, CT

These nurses will each receive a cash award and a certificate of achievement. Congratulations!