This is the highest award the Association bestows to honor an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the field of Forensic Nursing. These contributions may be made through clinical programs development, scientific achievement, legislation changes, or educational activities. No more than one award will be made each year. Virginia Lynch Award recipient receives a lifetime honorary membership to the IAFN.
Criteria
1. The nominee is an IAFN voting member (Registered Nurse or equivalent).
2. The nominee has demonstrated innovative and creative methods to promote and enhance Forensic Nursing to the nursing community as well as community at large.
3. The nominee must have made significant contributions to the development of Forensic Nursing through demonstrated leadership at the local, state, and national/international levels.
4. The nominee has worked with other organizations/disciplines to set standards of practice for the care of victims and/or offenders of violence.
5. The nominee has increased the realm of possibilities for the organization and the practice of Forensic Nursing.
