Dear NAWC® Members:

In an effort to further advance the NAWC® goals and objectives for 2008, we announced 3 awards to be given to deserving
WCC®s at the WOW (Wild on Wounds) Conference in Orlando this September.

We are seeking WCC® nominations for one winner in each of the following categories. The criteria for each award are listed beneath it. Nomination forms and instructions can be found on our website at www.nawccb.org. All entries must be received before July 15, 2008. Winners will be notified by mail, by August 15th, so they can make plans to attend the WOW conference
and accept their awards. Winners will receive free tuition to the WOW conference, round-trip transportation (if applicable) and
hotel accommodations (for a maximum of two nights).

1. OUTSTANDING RESEARCH IN WOUND CARE
• Contributes to the development of the practice of wound care through research
• Collaborates with colleagues and other wound care professionals to facilitate research
• Communicates research findings through publication and presentation at professional meetings
• Actively promotes utilization of research in practice or education
• Mentors the development of other researchers
  
  
2. OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DIABETES-RELATED WOUNDS
• Contributes to the promotion of diabetes education in the community
• Volunteers professional time in the treatment of diabetes related wounds in the community
• Recruits/mentors other wound care professionals in the prevention and treatment of diabetes related wounds in the community
• Organizes community outreach events on the prevention and awareness of diabetes and diabetes related wounds
• Serves as a liaison between the health care setting and the community in diabetes and diabetic wound care related outreach
  
  
3. OUTSTANDING WCC® OF THE YEAR
• Demonstrates expertise in the clinical practice of wound care
• Mentors and promotes the development of clinical expertise in other wound care professionals
• Utilizes current research and wound care related literature in professional practice
• Participates actively in community outreach, wound care legislation or professional wound care organizations
• Collaborates with other wound care professionals to improve the delivery of quality care

We are also seeking nominations for our annual scholarship that has been established by the NAWC®.
The scholarship will cover the cost of the tuition for the WCEI Skin & Wound Management course and the NAWC® National Certification Exam fee. The scholarship will be awarded to one individual. The individual must be nominated by an active NAWC® member, be a wound care professional aspiring to further his/her education in wound care by earning the WCC® credential and meets the WCC® eligibility requirements as set forth by the NAWC®.

Huntleigh*, a premier health care company, has committed this year to fund a scholarship for tuition to the WCEI course in Skin & Wound Management and the NAWC Certification Examination, to be awarded to one qualified applicant who has been recommended by any active NAWC® member. In addition to tuition, the winner will receive room and board and transportation to the certification course. The recipient will be a wound care professional aspiring to further his/her education in wound care by earning the WCC® credential. All applicants must meet the WCC® eligibility requirements as set forth by the NAWC®. Please visit our website at www.nawccb.org to complete a nomination form.

We look forward to receiving your nominations for deserving WCC®s to receive these very prestigious awards and scholarship!
Sincerely,

Catherine Modlin, RN, BSN, CWOCN, ET, WCC
President, NAWC®

* Huntleigh provides the distribution, clinical support and servicing of a select range of Huntleigh products throughout the United States. Incorporated in 1977 with headquarters in Eatontown, New Jersey, Huntleigh has earned its own widespread reputation by forging to the forefront among companies that serve the American health care market.