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Awards & Grants

Cardiovascular Awards & Recognition

Through our Cardiovascular Nursing Excellence Recognition Program, the Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses (CCCN) proudly recognizes and celebrates excellence, leadership, and innovation in cardiovascular (CV) nursing across Canada.

Cardiovascular nurses are at the heart of prevention, care, research, and advocacy. These awards celebrate individuals who inspire excellence, lead with purpose, and make a meaningful difference for patients, families, communities, and the profession.

Program Objectives

This program is designed to:
  • Celebrate and profile excellence in cardiovascular nursing among CCCN members
  • Recognize nurses who achieve or maintain cardiovascular specialty certification
  • Acknowledge outstanding students who have completed a cardiovascular practicum
  • Honour Canadians who have demonstrated exceptional advocacy for cardiovascular health and/or support of CCCN
Annual CCCN Awards
Each year, CCCN presents the following national awards:
 
Recognizing outstanding contributions to research that advance cardiovascular nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.
Honouring leadership and impact in cardiovascular health promotion, education, and advocacy.
Celebrating exemplary clinical practice and commitment to excellence in cardiovascular nursing care.
Recognizing exceptional leadership that has strengthened cardiovascular nursing practice, education, or systems of care.
 

 Award Review Process

1. Applications will be reviewed by an Award Review Committee selected by the President of CCCN.  Committee members will consist of active CCCN members with clinical, research and service/mentorship experience for potential contributions to the practice (clinical, education, research, leadership, and advocacy) of cardiovascular care nursing. 

 

 

2. Scoring rubric and member consultation will be used to determine rubric score.

 

 

3. Applicants with the highest rubric score will be the recipient of the award.  Scores are calculated out of a maximum of 20 points.  A minimum score of 14/20 is required to be considered for an award.

 

 

4. Applicants must acknowledge receipt of the award within two weeks of notification.

 

 

 

Nominations

 

  • Nomination Period: January 1 – March 31 (annually)

     

  • How to Apply: Complete and submit the fillable PDF Nomination Form 

Grants

(ability to grant subject to financial review)

 

In addition to annual awards, CCCN offers two grant programs each year to support research, innovation, and professional development in cardiovascular nursing.

 

Please use the links on the left-hand menu to learn more about available grants and application details.

Together, these awards and grants reflect CCCN’s commitment to advancing cardiovascular nursing excellence and improving cardiovascular health for all Canadians.