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The Kosiak Award was designed to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the prevention and/or management of pressure ulcers through their leadership in the areas of research, education and/or patient care. The award is named in honor of Dr. Michael Kosiak for his classic, original contributions on the etiology of pressure ulcers. Past recipients of the Kosiak award are:
2009 Winner:
Sharon Baranoski, RN, MSN, CWOCN, APN, FAAN
President, Wound Care Dynamics, Inc.
2007: Elizabeth Ayello, RN, PhD
2005: George T. Rodeheaver, PhD
2003: Richard M. Allman, MD
2001: JoAnn Maklebust, MSN, RN, CS, CNP
1999: Barbara Braden, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
1997: Roberta S. Abruzzese, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
1995: Martin C. Robson, MD
1993: Thomas Krouskop, Ph.D.
1991: Nancy Bergstrom, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
The Kosiak Award is presented every two years during the National Biennial Conference. To nominate a colleague for the award, send letters of nomination to the NPUAP Research Committee indicating how the nominee meets the criteria above. Deadline for nominations is usually in December of the year prior to the biennial conference.
The Thomas Stewart Founder's Award was created to honor an individual who has also made significant contributions in the area of pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, especially in the areas of public policy. The work of NPUAP in the area of public policy has long been one of this organization's major thrusts.
2009 Winner:
Joseph A. Rolley
Vice President, Global Government Affairs & Health Policy
ConvaTec, Inc.
Past recipients of the award have been:
2003: Dr. Thomas Stewart, as founder of the NPUAP
2005: Beverly Cullen with CMS for her work in revising the interpretative guidelines for the F 314 tag in Long Term Care.
2007: Courtney Lyder, ND, NP, FAAN, for his work in public policy on behalf of the NPUAP
The Stewart award is given every two years during the National Biennial Conference. To nominate a colleague for the Stewart award, send letters of nomination to the NPUAP Research Committee indicating how the nominee meets the criteria above. Deadline for nominations is usually in December of the year prior to the biennial conference.
Providing travel funds to a student showing interest and promise in the field of pressure ulcer research, treatment and prevention or education. This award is named in honor of Dr. Roberta Abruzzese for her vision, leadership, and support in promoting educational endeavors in relation to pressure ulcer management. This award is sponsored by Gaymar Industries, Inc.
2009 Winner:
Richard A. Benoit, Jr., MSN, RN, CCRN
New Investigator Award
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Poster Author |
Winner |
#24 |
Development Of An In Vitro Mature Biofilm Model Using Porcine Skin Explants And Assessment Of Antimicrobial Dressings On Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilms |
Priscilla L. Phillips |
Honorable Mention |
#72 |
Utilizing Predictive Models for Evaluation of a Patient Medical Profile to Predict an Individual Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment |
Todd Smith and
Mary Meldrum |
Contribution to Field |
Winner |
#15 |
Feasibility of A Novel Four Degree-of Freedom Force Sensor Utilizing Change in Capacitance for Skin Interface Force Measurement |
Yusuke Ishikuro |
Honorable Mention |
#3 |
The Effect of Web-based Braden Scale Training on the Reliability and Precision of Braden Scale Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessments |
JoAnn Maklebust |
Young Investigator |
Winner |
#14 |
Impact of linen layers to interface pressure and skin microclimate |
Rachel Williamson |
Honorable Mention |
#1 |
Curriculum Development In Skin And Wound Care. |
Samina Ahsan |
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