MIDWIVES, CLINICIANS, AND LEADERS RECOGNIZED AT ACNM ANNUAL MEETING
The American College of Nurse-Midwives Presents Awards to Beacons of Midwifery Community
For Immediate Release
June 6, 2013
Contact: Damaris Hay
Office: (240) 485-1856
E-mail: [email protected]
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Nashville, TN - Midwives and other health care clinicians were honored with awards in various categories during the past week at the American College of Nurse-Midwives 58th Annual Meeting & Exhibition.
The 2013 award winners include:
Louis M. Hellman Midwifery Partnership Award
Paul Kastell, MD
This joint award is given by the A.C.N.M. Foundation, the Midwifery Business Network, and ACNM. Dr. Hellman was a respected and well-known physician pioneer in the development of midwifery practice in the United States. The intention of this award is to present a national award of recognition to a physician who has been a champion/supporter of midwifery practice.
Public Policy Award
Heather Bradford, CNM, ARNP, FACNM
Kim Dau, CNM
This award recognizes legislative, regulatory, or health policy efforts that furthered the profession of midwifery or have had a significant impact on the practice of midwifery either nationally or locally.
Distinguished Service Award
Julie Gorwoda, CNM
Colleen Conway-Welch, CNM, PhD, FAAN, FACNM
Janet Engstrom, CNM, PhD, FACNM
Lisa Kane Low, CNM, PhD
Alice Bailes, CNM, FACNM
This award recognizes a CNM/CM or other professional for an unusual and exemplary effort in the field of community service, innovation in midwifery practice, education, or research.
A.C.N.M. Foundation Excellence in Teaching Awards
Marie-Annette Brown, PhD, ARNP, FAAN
Erin Brown, CNM, MSN, CDE
Verna Raynor, CNM, PhD
Jenna Shaw-Battista, CNM, PhD
Kirby Adlam, CNM, MS
Katie Ward, WHNP, DNP, ANP
Blake Rainie, CNM, MS
Anne Cockerham, CNM
Lisa Hanson, CNM, PhD, FACNM
Maria Corsaro, CNM, MS, MPH
Mamie Guidera, CNM, MSN
Tonia Moore-Davis, CNM, MSN
Outstanding Preceptor Award
Susan Hodgson, CNM
Melanie Dossey, CNM
Lauren Abrams, CNM
Anne Sigouin, CNM
Margaret Montgomery, CNM
Crystal Murphy, CNM
Robin Bigby, CNM
Jacqueline Greenfield, CNM
Erin McMahon, CNM
Verna Raynor, CNM, PhD
Jodi Wagner,CNM, MSN, APNP
Lindsay Kragle Griffith, CNM
Audrey Groff, CNM
Rita O`Reilly, CNM
Susan Greene, CNM
Karen McConnell, CNM
Basic Midwifery Student Scholarship
Sarah Quirk, SNM
The Edith B. Wonnell Scholarship
Crystal Stewart, SNM
Midwives of Color-Watson Basic Midwifery Scholarship
Lakieta Edwards, SNM
Adrienne Crawford, SNM, MPH
Tia Thompson, SNM
OnGoing Group 20th Century Student Interview awards
First place: Sage Bearman, SNM
Second place: Toni Nicole King, SNM, RN
Third place: Sally Manion, SNM, Sarah Weinstein
Honorable Mention: Liza Capodilupo, SNM, Kathleen Danhausen, SNM, Jaime Fox, SNM, Hannah Haigler, CNM, ND, WHNP, Leah Miller, Danielle Wiesner, SNM
Varney Participant Award
Bronwyn Fleming-Jones, SNM
AlexAnn Westlake, SNM
W. Newton Long Award
Erin Wright, CNM
Jeanne Raisler Award
Heather Sevcik, CNM
Sandy Woods Scholarship for Doctoral Study
Olga Lazala, CNM
Media Award
PBS Call the Midwife series
Organizational Partner
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Book of the Year
1) Sunday Morning, Shamwana: A Midwife's Letters from the Field
Linda Orsi Robinson, CNM
2) Optimal Care in Childbirth: The Case for a Physiologic Approach
Henci Goer and Amy Romano, CNM, MSN
ACNM Video Contest Winner
Publicity Committee of the Washington State ACNM Affiliate
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To learn more about ACNM and the award winners, please contact Damaris Hay, ACNM
Media Relations Specialist at (240) 485-1856 or via e-mail at [email protected].
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States. With roots dating to 1929, ACNM sets the standard for excellence in midwifery education and practice in the United States and strengthens the capacity of midwives in developing countries. Our members are primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive health. ACNM reviews research, administers and promotes continuing education programs, and works with organizations, state and federal agencies, and members of Congress to advance the well-being of women and infants through the practice of midwifery. More information about ACNM can be found at www.midwife.org
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