Cardiovascular Nursing Excellence Recognition Awards
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.
Dr. Paula Price Excellence Award in Cardiovascular Nursing
2013: Davina Banner-Lukaris
2014: Monica JE Parry
2015: Donna L. McLean
2016: Martha Mackay
2017: Jane MacIver
2018: Sheila Okeefe‐MaCarthy
2020: Marcy Smigorowsky
2024: Sandra Carroll
2025: Tracey J.F. Colella
Health Promotion and Advocacy Excellence Award in Cardiovascular Nursing
2019: Lorraine Avery
2021: Lucy Reyes
Lynne Childs Clinical Excellence Award in Cardiovascular Nursing
2011: Claire Prentice
2012: Carol Meade-Corkum
2013: Carol Galte
2014: Wynne Chiu
2015: Marcie Jayne Smigorowsky
2016: Paula Gaynes
2018: Lucia Parsons
2020: Chris Kuttnig
2024: Nancy Clark
2025: Suzette Turner
Mae Gallant Leadership Excellence Award in Cardiovascular Nursing
2013: Annemarie Kaan
2014: Nancy Marko
2015: Bonnie Catlin and Sheila O'Keefe-McCarthy
2017: Priscilla Taipale
2019: Karen Wiens
2023: Susan Morris and Lisa Keeping-Burke