I would like to take this opportunity to formally acknowledge and congratulate the recipients of the 2017 Articles of the Year! Articles published in 2017, specifically Volumes 13(1)-13(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 2017 publishing year.

2017 Journal of Forensic Nursing Research Article of the Year

Sowden, J. N., & Olver, M. E. (2017). Sexual offender treatment readiness, responsivity, and change: Linkages to treatment completion and recidivism. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 13(3), 97-108.

2017 Journal of Forensic Nursing Clinical Article of the Year

Graham, H. (2017). The impact of a violent physical assault on a registered nurse: Her healing journey and return to work. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 13(2), 81-86.

2017 Journal of Forensic Nursing Education Article of the Year

Finn, C., & Coast, M. J. (2017). Global voyeurism or sustainable ethical practice. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 13(4), 196-202.

Award recipients were acknowledged during the International Association of Forensic Nurses' Award Ceremony, during the 2018 International Conference on Forensic Science and Practice held October 24-27, 2018, at the Peppermill Reno Hotel, in Reno, ND. Congratulations to these worthy recipients!