Wisconsin ENA Government Affairs Committee
Council-Chapter Government Affairs Award Recognizes an ENA Council or Chapter for outstanding efforts to increase member involvement in government affairs and advance public policy supporting nursing, safety, health care and injury prevention issues. The Wisconsin ENA Government Affairs co-chairs have worked
Melanie Gibbons Hallman, DNP, CCRNP, CNS, FAAN, FAANP, FAEN, of Alabama
Frank L. Cole Nurse Practitioner Award Recognizes excellence as a nurse practitioner in emergency care. The NP is recognized by nursing and physician colleagues, and patients, as a clinical expert who delivers compassionate, competent care. The recipient is actively involved in
New Jersey ENA, State Council Partner
The New Jersey ENA Council has demonstrated the power of grassroots philanthropy through its consistent support of the ENA Foundation. Year after year, the council has raised significant funds and fostered a strong culture of giving among its members. Their
Jackie Taylor-Wynkoop, RN, MSN, PHRN, FAEN
A dedicated ENA member for more than 30 years, Jackie Taylor Wynkoop has consistently demonstrated a passion for the ENA Foundation, its mission and transformative impact. Throughout her remarkable journey, she has served on numerous Foundation committees, including a tenure
Stryker
Stryker has demonstrated an enduring and broad commitment to the ENA Foundation and ENA. The company’s support spans long-term philanthropic giving, active participation on ENA’s Corporate Engagement Council, and the leadership of dedicated staff who have served as ENA Foundation
2025 ENStrong Challenge Awards
The ENA Foundation provides scholarships and grants to help nurses further their education, to obtain additional tools to save lives and to shape the future of emergency nursing. Each year, councils, local chapters and individuals raise funds to support scholarships
2025 Council Innovative Project Award
Gives state councils the opportunity to be recognized for innovative ideas and projects that support one of the pillars of ENA’s strategic plan. After Hurricane Helene caused destruction, injuries and loss of life, North Carolina ENA Council leadership recognized there remained
2025 Poster Awards
The Poster Award recognizes research and knowledge dissemination about emergency nursing and emergency care. They recognize work in one of three categories: evidence-based practice, quality improvement and original research. Improving Sepsis Bundle Compliance and Reducing Time to Antibiotics in the ED:
Jennifer Pederson, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, of Minnesota
Poster Award Recipient Poster Title: Improving Sepsis Bundle Compliance and Reducing Time to Antibiotics in the ED Jennifer Pederson, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, specializes in adult gerontology as a clinical nurse specialist at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. She supports nursing practice
2025 Journal of Emergency Nursing Awards
The Journal of Emergency Nursing is ENA’s official peer-reviewed journal that features original research and updates from the emergency nursing field, while also covering practice and professional issues. Authors of the Year Award Warren Frankenberger, PhD, RN, Joseph J. Zorc, MD, MSCE, Elizabeth D.