NSWOCC is thrilled to unveil the launch of three prestigious "Emerging Leaders" Awards, set to be presented at our highly anticipated NSWOCC 43rd National Conference Banquet and WOC Institute Graduation Ceremony on May 4, 2024, in Calgary, AB. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors who have generously supported these awards, thereby nurturing the future of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence specialty in Canada.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
2SLGBTQIA+ Nurses Award ($500)
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Nurses Award is a momentous recognition and financial grant designed to honor the achievements and aspirations of students who identify themselves as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and are actively pursuing education in the Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOC) Program or Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) Program. This award celebrates the diversity, resilience, and dedication within the 2SLGBTQIA+ nursing community while providing vital support to those aspiring to make a positive impact in wound, ostomy, and continence patient care.
Sponsored by Perfuse Medtec Inc.
Black Nurses Award ($500)
The Black Nurses Award stands as a distinguished recognition and financial prize, aiming to
celebrate the achievements and aspirations of Black students enrolled in the Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOC) Program or Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) Program. This award acknowledges the dedication, resilience, and potential of Black nursing students who are committed to making a positive impact in the realm of wound, ostomy, and continence patient care.
Sponsored by Perfuse Medtec Inc.
Nurses of Colour Award ($500)
The Nurses of Colour Award is a prestigious recognition and financial grant, aimed at honoring the achievements and aspirations of students of colour enrolled in the Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOC) Program or Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) Program. This award celebrates the dedication, resilience, and potential of students of colour who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of wound, ostomy, and continence patient care.
Sponsored by NSWOCC