Seeking FNS Section Award Nominations

The AAFS Forensic Nursing Science Section offers annual awards, presented at the AAFS Annual Scientific Conference.  Each award recognizes innovation, science, and service by a forensic nurse! Review the criteria below and consider nominating a colleague who excels in one of the areas.

Virginia Lynch Forensic Nurse Innovator Award: The innovation award is given to a forensic nurse actively engaged in forensic nursing leadership, practice, service, and/or education. Forensic nurses nominated for this award demonstrate significant achievement in advancing forensic nursing through endeavors that help improve health and legal outcomes in patients affected by trauma, violence, and maltreatment.

Forensic Nursing Scientist Award: The science award is given to a forensic nurse scholar who is actively engaged in advancing the science of forensic nursing. Forensic nurses nominated for this award demonstrate significant achievement in the areas of forensic nursing research development, implementation, translation, and/or dissemination.

Distinguished Forensic Nursing Service Award: The service award is given to a Fellow who has demonstrated meritorious service in the areas of forensic nursing science. The award recognizes a person who has exhibited significant contributions to the development and/or dissemination of forensic nursing by advancing practice, mentoring, leadership, administration, or scholarship. 

The submission deadline is October 15, 2026.

Submission consists of an application stating the specific award and the person being nominated with their demographic information (email, cell phone, address), supported by two letters of recommendation, their current CV, and a head shot photograph.

Please submit your nominations to Diana Faugno at diana@dianafaugno.com.