Monday, September 6, 2010
 
 
 

AWARDS & GRANTS


2011 DEADLINE FOR AWARD SUBMISSION IS JANUARY 7, 2011

Clinical Excellence in Vascular Nursing Award: This award was established in 2008 to recognize a Registered Nurse for outstanding clinical skill and direct patient care delivery in the specialty area of Vascular Nursing.

Distinguished Service Award:  Established in 1993 by the National Board of Directors and the Awards Committee, is presented to a member of SVN in recognition of outstanding leadership, participation, and contributions toward achieving the goals of SVN.

The Jeanne E. Doyle Award:  The highest honor given by the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN). Any member of the Society is eligible for this award; however, sitting Board members are not eligible to be nominated during their term in office. The recipient must demonstrate excellence in the area of vascular nursing research, education, or practice within his/her community, state, or nation.

Convention Travel Scholarship:  Established to provide assistance to SVN members who wish to attend the annual convention but who need financial assistance with travel expenses.  The Scholarship is a $1000 cash prize.

SVN Research Grant:  Funding is available for project/research support in the field of vascular nursing through the SVN for a registered profession nurse who has been a member in good standings of the SVN for at least one year prior to the awarding of any funds. In addition to the application a detailed research proposal of the project  must  be submitted.

Chapter of the Year Award: SVN awards an annual Chapter Award to the SVN Chapter who demonstrates Chapter excellence as determined in the information that is submitted with the Chapter Award application.

Emeritus Membership Award To recognize long-term commitment and dedication to the Society for Vascular Nursing and its organizational goals and core values. The nominee must hold an active, current membership of at least 20 years in SVN. However, membership is not required to be continuous.

NEW! Past Award Recipients A listing of all of the past award recipients through the year 2010, for all of the awards listed above, is now available for viewing or download.