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CANN Awards

The following Awards are available for application by qualified applicants:

The Codman Award

This annual award will be presented to the author or authors of a written paper, which demonstrate the achievement of excellence in the area of neuroscience nursing research. The award includes the publication of the winner’s paper in the Canadian Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. Award amount is $1,500. It is expected that the money will be used for professional development.

Deadline for submission of intention to seek award: November 1 each year
Deadline for submission of completed paper: February 15 each year

View the guidelines for the Codman Award.

View previous recipients.

The Brain Tumour Foundation Award

This annual award is presented to a member of the Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses (CANN) who demonstrates excellence in neuroscience nursing related to brain tumours. Established in honour of Pamela Del Maestro, RN, BSc, CANN member and a co-founder of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, the award includes the publication of the winner’s paper in the Canadian Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. Award amount is $1,500 along with a framed recognition certificate.

Deadline for submission of intention to seek award: November 1 each year
Deadline for submission of completed paper: February 15 each year

View the guidelines for the Brain Tumour Foundation Award.

View previous recipients.

The Medtronic Award

This annual award will be presented to the author or authors of a written paper, which demonstrate the achievement of excellence in the area of neuroscience nursing clinical practice. The award includes the publication of the winner’s paper in the Canadian Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. Award amount is $1,500. It is expected that the money will be used for professional development.

Deadline for submission of intention to seek award: November 1 each year
Deadline for submission of completed paper: February 15 each year

View the guidelines for the Medtronic Award.

View previous recipients.

CJNN Authors Awards

All authors who submit a paper that is published in CJNN, who are not receiving another award (such as Codman, Medtronic, or Brain Tumour Awards from CANN) are eligible for the New Authors’ Award or General Author’s Award. The award amount is $200.

View the criteria for the CJNN Authors Awards.