Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Distinguished Achievement Award
The CVSN Distinguished Achievement Award is presented every three years during the CVSN Council Dinner at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions. The award recognizes Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing (CVSN) members who have made major contributions to the affairs of the CVSN Council over a continuing period, and who have made substantial professional contributions to the field represented by the council:
- Contributions to new knowledge in the field
- Contributions to teaching or clinical care in the field
- Professional leadership in national or international organizations
Suggested nominees for the Distinguished Achievement Award may be submitted to the CVSN Leadership Committee by email. Current members of the CVSN Leadership Committee and the CVSN Nominating Committee members are not eligible to apply for or be nominated for the award.
Award Recipients
- 2024 Mariann R. Piano, RN, PhD, FAHA, FAAN
- 2021 Nancy T. Artinian, PhD, RN, FAHA
- 2018 Susan Pressler, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA
- 2015 Sandra B. Dunbar, PhD, FAHA
- 2012 Tamilyn Bakas, PhD, RN, FAHA
- 2009 Laura Hayman, PhD, RN, FAHA
- 2006 Gayle Whitman, PhD, RN, FAHA
- 2003 Barbara Fletcher, RN, FAHA
- 2000 Marie Cowan, PhD, RN
- 1997 Martha N. Hill, PhD, RN
- 1994 Susanna L. Cunningham, RN, PhD
- 1991 Jacquelyn Huebsch, RN
- 1988 Mildred Czar, RN
- 1985 M. Jeanne Pontious, RN
- 1982 Grace Brown, MA, RN
Prize
The honoree will receive:
- Complimentary registration to Scientific Sessions
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the CVSN Council Dinner
- An engraved plaque
- Reimbursement for eligible travel expenses up to $1,000
November 7–10, 2025
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, Louisiana
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, Louisiana
