PNCB Awards

In addition to the 2 existing awards, PNCB is pleased to announce a new award with a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Action, and that recognizes a pediatric-focused team that is making a difference for DEIB.

See criteria below. Self-nominations are accepted. Previous award recipients are not eligible.

You Belong Award: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Action 

This award recognizes a pediatric-focused team that is making a difference for DEIB. We want to hear how your team has implemented strategies to address barriers for nurses who identify with an ethnic or culturally diverse background, racial diversity, gender diversity, disability, or who are otherwise a member of a historically marginalized community within the pediatric specialty (e.g., LGBTQ+). 

The team selected for the award receives $500 for a celebration, a plaque, and publicity. Applications have closed. Please check back in December. 

Please have the following ready for the application:

• A letter (PDF or Word) that details evidence and accomplishments of your team's commitment to DEIB. Describe recruitment practices and/or support for employees who represent diverse backgrounds and capabilities. Please include dates and descriptions of activities. If outcomes are available, please include them.
• A short statement on your DEIB goals and work accomplished in the past 24 months (no more than 500 words).
• Team photo.
• The name and PNCB credential of at least 1 PNCB-certified nursing professional on your team.
   

PNCB/SPN Conference Scholarship

Each year, PNCB and the Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) offer a joint scholarship to attend the SPN conference. SPN provides complimentary conference registration. PNCB provides a travel honorarium of $700.

• Must hold active PNCB certification and SPN membership. 
• The deadline to apply is February 3, 2023. 
• Applications open in early January. Access the scholarship application - coming soon.

CPN Certification Advocate Award

This award recognizes a Certified Pediatric Nurse who is an outstanding advocate for certification at the local/hospital, regional, or national level.

• $1000 honorarium
• The application form will open soon
• Conference attendance is not required
• Self-nominations must upload recommendation letter in the online application
• Applications have closed. Please check back in December. 

The awards committee is looking for specific examples of how CPN certification has been promoted to other nurses. Examples include but are not limited to sharing exam application information with colleagues, increasing the number of CPNs at the workplace through active recruitment, engaging speakers or being the primary instructor in a non-commercial certification review course, precepting or mentoring students who are encouraged to seek and maintain CPN certification, advocating with leadership for increased benefits and/or recognition for certification, publishing articles or studies concerning CPN certification, or organizing CPN exam study groups.

In addition to encouraging other nurses to seek certification, the nominee must also display excellence in one or more of the following areas:

a. pediatric nursing clinical skills
b. family-centered care
c. promoting/implementing evidence-based practice
d. professional involvement (local regional, national or global level)
e. mentorship
f. community outreach
g. involvement in the public policy arena

Kelly Reed Advanced Practice Community Impact Award

This award recognizes an outstanding CPNP or PMHS who extends the reach of their role beyond regular practice activities. The award honors past PNCB board member Kelly Reed, MN, RN, CPNP-PC (1961 - 2013) who demonstrated extraordinary dedication to the community in which she served.
 

• $1000 honorarium
• The application form will open soon
• Conference attendance is not required
• Self-nominations must upload recommendation letter in the online application
• Applications have closed. Please check back in December. 

The awards committee is looking for specific ways the nominee expands the reach of his/her advanced practice nursing role within the community beyond regular practice activities. Examples include but are not limited to volunteering, civic leadership (e.g., serve in local government or city/county boards), outreach/media (e.g., write local news articles, quoted for news, participate in local health/community fairs, contribute to a blog, local school visits, speak at Girl Scout/Boy Scout events), or participation in interdisciplinary activities (e.g., represent PNPs on a panel, in a co-authored article, on a committee).

In addition to demonstrated community impact, the nominee must also display excellence in one or more of the following areas:

a. pediatric nursing clinical skills
b. family-centered care
c. promoting/implementing evidence-based practice
d. professional involvement (local regional, national or global level)
e. mentorship
f. involvement in the public policy arena

Past Awardees