Saha Awards for Cardiovascular Research and Education
      	
			
                                  
            The Application Process
      
      
        The application window for the 2026 Saha Awards will open soon.
            2026 Saha聽Awards for Cardiovascular Research and Education
      
      
        Winners for the 2026 Saha Awards will be announced in May 2026.
- University of Kentucky Nursing Student Award -
 - University of Kentucky Medical Student Award -
 - Eastern Kentucky Nursing Student -
 - Paula Fritz, RN Award for Patient Education -
 
            Award Categories
      
      
        - University of Kentucky Medical Student Award - The eligible student must be currently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and must demonstrate an interest in cardiovascular medicine.
 - University of Kentucky Nursing Student Award - The eligible student must be enrolled in the University of Kentucky Nursing Program and must demonstrate an interest in cardiovascular nursing.
 - Eastern Kentucky Nursing Student Award - To be eligible for this award, the student can be enrolled in any nursing program but must be training in a medical facility in Eastern Kentucky and must demonstrate an active interest in cardiovascular nursing.
 - Paula Fritz, RN Patient Education Award - This award is given to a care provider or team that strive to enrich cardiovascular patient education. A brief explanation of their approach to patient education and motivation to inform must be provided.
 
            Saha Awards Committee Members
      
      
        Alan Daugherty, PhD, DSc, Chair 
Charles Griffith, MD 
Gia Mudd-Martin, PhD, MPH, RN
Wally Whiteheart, PhD