Susan Baird CompassPoint Writing Award
In honor of our previous editor, the Susan Baird CompassPoint (CP) Writing Award is given each year to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in writing and publication about camp health. The award winner is selected by the editorial board using the criteria of content, creativity, writing style, and application to camp health services.
Potential award winners do not have to be ACH members but will have published in CP within the last year. The award is given at the National ACH Symposium to celebrate the accomplishments of a dedicated individual.
Description
The mission of the Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) is “Working for healthier camp communities.” With that mission in mind, this award is given annually to recognize individual(s) that have advanced camp health, and/or camp safety through writing and publication . The Susan Baird CompassPoint (CP) Writing Award is given away each year to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in writing and publication.
Criteria
The award winner is selected by the editorial board using the criteria of content, creativity, writing style, and application to camp health services.
Potential award winners do not have to be ACN members but will have published in CP within the last year. The award is given to celebrate the accomplishments of a dedicated individual.
Nominations
Nomination and selection for the Susan Baird CompassPoint Writing award will be done through the ACH editorial team. The winner will be notified by ACH leadership.
The award winner will receive one year of free membership in ACH, a portfolio, and national recognition at the ACH Symposium, through ACH’s website and social media outlets.
2021: Cinthia dosSantos Mesquita, MSN, RN
2020: Karen DeDominicis, BSN, RN
“Super Sleuths”
2019: Sara Brown, MSN, DNP, CPNP
“Concussions at Camp” and “Common Dermatological Concerns at Camp”
2018: Dr. Vicki Moran & Dr. Abby Hollander
“General Diabetes Management at Camp”
2017: Linda Ebner Erceg, RN, MS, PHN
“Write Right: Creating Useable and Defensible Forms for the Health Center” and
“The Camp Nurse on Stage: Presentation Tips and Strategies”
2016: Ashley Marass, DNP, CPNP
“Adolescent Health: Issues at Camp”
2015: Ellen Reynolds, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC
“Unexpected Presentation of a Well-Known Illness: The Importance of a Complete Assessment”
2014: Stephanie Kassels, CNP, FNP-BC, CDE
“Campers with Diabetes: Understanding Management, Asking the Right Questions, and Preparing a Plan”
2013: Tracey Gaslin, RN, PhD, CRNI, CPNP
“Autism: Key Elements for Camp Success”
2012: Ellen Reynolds, MSN, CPNP
“Coping with Concussion at Camp: New Concepts in Management”
2012 Honorable Mention: Ed Schirk
“Personal Risk Management – Don’t Take Professional Liability Insurance for Granted” and “Staff Accident Medical and Sickness Insurance”
2011: Rebecca Mitchell, RN, MSN
“Bacterial Meningitis and the Meningitis Vaccine: Protecting Campers and Staff”
2010: Jenn Harber, Ed, M
“Supporting Campers with Autism Spectrum Disorders”
2009: Mary Marugg, RN
“Keeper of the Kits” column
2008: Anne Martin, RN, MScN, CNE
“The Choking Game: Important Information for Camp Nurses