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Ostomy Canada Society’s NSWOC Program Award

The Ostomy Canada Society Wound Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) Award shall be awarded to two (2) individuals annually in the amount of $1500.00 each to encourage Registered Nurses to pursue a career as an NSWOC with a focus on ostomy care.

Total awards | Combien de prix
2
Deadline to apply | Date limite
April 15
Prize (per award) | Prix
$1,500.00
Objectives | Objectifs
  • Promote the mission and vision of Ostomy Canada Society Inc.

  • Provide an opportunity to support an understanding of the value that Ostomy Canada Society Inc. brings to people living with an ostomy and their families.

Qualifications | Critères

Applicants have up to four (4) years from the date of completion of the Wound Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) to apply. 


The Applicant must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen.

  • Be a supporter of Ostomy Canada Society (verified by the Ostomy Canada Society National Office).

  • Be a current member of NSWOCC (verified by the NSWOCC National Office). 

  • Be a graduate of WOC-EP within the last four (4) years of graduation (verified by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute). 

  • Give permission for these to be published in Ostomy Canada magazine and/or the NSWOC Advance.

How to Apply

Submit completed applications by April 15 annually. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. Fill out the application form below and nominate yourself or another NSWOCC member at https://membersnswoc.ca/award_nominations.phtml. Only award recipients will be notified.

2024 Recipient(s)

Alyson Wood / Ashley Hogan

2022 Recipient(s)

Michelle Buffalo

2021 Recipient(s)

Sissy Ramos Soto and Andrea Trainer
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