Newburger-Bellinger Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Award
The Newburger-Bellinger Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Award was established in 2013 to honor Jane Newburger and David Bellinger, pioneers in research designed to understand and improve neurodevelopmental outcomes for children with heart disease. The award is one of the highest honors in the field and is presented annually during the Scientific Sessions of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative.
The selected 2024 award recipient will deliver a keynote address during CNOC’s 12th Annual Scientific Sessions in St. Louis, September 12-14, 2024. The award recipient will receive complimentary conference registration, a $1,500 travel stipend, and an engraved award.
Criteria for nomination: A cardiologist, psychologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist, neurologist, developmental pediatrician, developmental therapist, geneticist, nurse, PhD researcher, or other neurodevelopment professional who has made significant contributions to clinical care, research knowledge, or teaching leading to improvements in the neurodevelopmental outcomes of individuals with pediatric or congenital heart disease.
- Membership in CNOC is not a requirement.
- Click here for a list of previous winners.
Please submit a Letter of Support that details the nominee’s significant contributions along with the nominee’s CV to Sarah Kelly PsyD, CNOC Secretary, by May 28, 2024. Please ensure the nominee’s contact information is included and highlight their top three contributions to the field of cardiac neurodevelopment and any involvement in CNOC. All nominations will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee and Steering Committee, and the award recipient will be notified in June.
Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Advocacy and Engagement Award
The Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Advocacy and Engagement Award was established in 2024 to recognize individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to advocacy, community engagement, or outreach within the area of cardiac neurodevelopment, mental health, and/or quality of life leading to improvements in the lives of individuals with pediatric or congenital heart disease and their families. This award will be presented for the first time in 2024 and then annually during the Scientific Sessions of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative.
The selected 2024 award recipient will present on their work during CNOC’s 12th Annual Scientific Sessions in St. Louis, September 12-14, 2024. The award recipient will receive complimentary registration for the Scientific Sessions, a $1,500 travel stipend, and an engraved award.
Criteria for Nomination: A healthcare professional, researcher, advocate, individual with pediatric or congenital heart disease, parent or caregiver, or other member of the pediatric and congenital heart disease community who has made significant contributions to advocacy, community engagement, or outreach within the area of cardiac neurodevelopment and/or psychosocial care, leading to improvements in the lives of individuals affected by pediatric or congenital heart disease.
- Community engagement may refer to engaging communities of patients, families, clinicians, or other key stakeholders to improve the lives of patients and their families.
- Membership in CNOC is not a requirement.
Please submit a Letter of Support that details the nominee’s significant contributions to Sarah Kelly PsyD, CNOC Secretary, by May 28, 2024. For healthcare professionals or researchers, please consider including a CV. Please ensure the nominee’s contact information is included and highlight their top three contributions to the field of cardiac neurodevelopment and any involvement in CNOC. All nominations will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee and Steering Committee, and the award recipient will be notified in June.