RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE GRANTSResearch and EBP grants are awarded annually at the SPN Annual Conference; Evidence-based Practice Grant and the Corrine Barnes Research Grant. The purpose of these grants are to support research studies and evidence-based practice projects (EBP) related to children and their families. These grants are awarded to SPN members and may include research studies or EBP projects ranging from pilot work to large, multisite studies. Student theses, dissertations, or EBP project proposals are accepted. Applications for 2024 EBP Grants have closed. 2025 Grant applications will open in Fall 2025. past grant awardeesDISTINGUISHED SERVICE AND HUMANITARIAN AWARDSMargaret S. Miles Distinguished Service Award
APplyPast Award RecipientsBarbara Larson Humanitarian Award
PAST AWARD RECIPIENTSPediatric Nursing Excellence AwardThe Society of Pediatric Nurses supports the delivery of high-quality, developmentally appropriate nursing care to pediatric patients and their families. To help define what constitutes the best possible pediatric nursing care, SPN released the Pediatric Nursing Excellence Model in 2022. The model is comprised of the following five domains of excellence:
LEARN MORE AND HOW TO APPLYPAST AWARD RECIPIENTSSPN INNOVATION AWARDThis award aims to identify and recognize new and creative approaches, through education, support of the community, or innovative process that resulted in better quality care for children and their families. This award is intended to celebrate the efforts of a pediatric nurse, pediatric department/unit or an SPN chapter. APplyPAST AWARD RECIPIENTSSPN Chapter of the Year AwardThis award is aims to identify and recognize an exemplary SPN chapter that has provided engaging, memorable, and successful events to its members and local communities. PAST AWARD RECIPIENTSSCHOLARSHIPSPNCB / SPN Conference ScholarshipThe Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, in collaboration with the Society of Pediatric Nurses, offers a joint Scholarship to attend the annual SPN conference. SPN and PNCB are committed to increasing the knowledge base and enhancing the clinical, professional, and leadership development of certified pediatric nurses. |
The Margaret S. Miles Distinguished Service Award was named after SPN's first President. It recognizes a member of SPN who has made exceptional contributions to the Society of Pediatric Nurses and to pediatric nursing. This member has demonstrated outstanding leadership, participation, and contributions toward achieving the goals of the Society of Pediatric Nurses (awarded in odd years).
The Barbara A. Larson Humanitarian Award is named in memory of a long-time SPN member, officer and pediatric nurse who made a significant impact on the health and well-being of children around the world. This award is given to an individual (preferably a pediatric nurse) who exemplifies the ideals, values, and commitment held by Barbara A. Larson to serve children by working to improve their health, well-being, and/or living conditions (awarded in even years).