Awards
2019 Applications NOW CLOSED
CHNIG Education Award
The Education Awards are presented to community health nurses who demonstrate excellence and dedication to the pursuit of advanced education that contributes to community health nursing.
Nominee must be a registered nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and be a member of the Community Health Nurses Initiatives Group (CHNIG) for a minimum of three years. A confirmation letter or e-mail to establish membership in CHNIG is required. The successful recipients are announced and presented with a $1000.00 award at the CHNIG Annual General Meeting.
*NOTE: Applicants can only receive one CHNIG Educational Scholarship or Research Award per degree.
NEW Beatrice McDonough Award of Excellence
Previously the CHNIG Award for Clinical Excellence in Community Health Nursing, this award has been re-named in honour of Beatrice McDonough. Beatrice was a dear colleague and public health nurse, best known for her passionate community health work as a nurse and citizen. Please nominate a community health nurse who demonstrates excellence and dedication in all aspects of practice, education, research and leadership.
An announcement and presentation is made at the CHNIG Annual General Meeting. The recipient will receive a crystal award along with a one-year membership to RNAO including CHNIG.
BACKGROUND
Beatrice McDonough was an inspiring public health nurse who gave her time and attention to those in the greatest need, both on and off the job. She was an advocate for community health nurses and contributed to the Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group as a Board member for a number of years.
Bea was an advocate for those who experienced greater health disparities, such as seniors, immigrants, and the poor. She had limited patience for systemic barriers that some groups faced in relation to accessing services and support. Bea consistently demonstrated outstanding and exemplary leadership through her work in strengthening the role of public health nursing and Hamilton Public Health on many community initiatives such as, the development of Hamilton’s Plan for Age Friendly City.
CHNIG Research Award
This award is presented to Registered Nurses pursuing research in community health nursing at the masters or doctoral levels. The awards may also be given to community health nurses who wish to undertake research in a clinical setting.
Nominee must be a registered nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and be a member of the Community Health Nurses Initiatives Group (CHNIG) for a minimum of three years. A confirmation letter or e-mail to establish membership in CHNIG is required. The nominee must also be the principle investigator on the project providing a well-defined research project pertinent to community health nursing. Successful recipients are announced and presented with a $1000.00 award at the CHNIG Annual General Meeting.
*NOTE: Applicants can receive one CHNIG Educational Scholarship or Research Award per degree.