The Comfeel Literary Awards were launched in 1994 by the Australian Wound Management Association and Coloplast Australia. The intention of the awards is to encourage both novice and experienced writers, working within the field of wound care in Australia, to share their knowledge and expertise through publication of their material.

There are three award categories which are offered annually. The first category is for the best scientific paper, the second for the best review article and third is for the best case study published within Wound Practice and Research (formally Primary Intention) in each calendar year.

To be eligible to enter for these prestigious awards the author must be the first named author of the manuscript and while not an absolute requirement it is preferable that they be members of the Australian Wound Management Association. The work described within the paper must have been undertaken within Australasia. The members of the Editorial Board of Wound Practice and Research judge the manuscripts.

The winners of the Comfeel Literary Awards will each receive a cheque for $1000.00 to be used to further their endeavours in wound management

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AWARD WINNERS - 2010

This year's Comfeel literary awards were announced at the 2011 AWMA AGM in Brisbane.

The winner of the first best research article was John E Greenwood Amy Li, Bronwyn Dearman and Timothy G Moore for their paper Evaluation Of Novosorb Novel Biodegradable Polymer For The Generation Of A Dermal Matrix. Part 2: In-vivo Studies Wound Practice and Research February 2010;18(1):24-34.

The second of the best research articles went to Suzanne Kapp, Charne Miller, Vicki Sayers and Lisa Donohue for their paper: The Leg Ulcer Prevention Program: Effectiveness of a multimedia client education package for people with venous leg ulcers. Wound Practice and Research. 18(2), 80-90.

While the best clinical review went to Judith Barker and Carolina Weller for their paper: Developing Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Venous Leg Ulcers Wound Practice and Research May 2010;18(2):62-71.

All the winning papers were presented with a cheque for $1000 by the Qld marketing manager from Coloplast to be used towards future endeavours in wound management. Coloplast have been steadfast supporters of these awards for many years and we are very grateful for their generous support.

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PAST RECIPIENTS - 2009

Nick Santamaria won the research award for his article on the PRIME Trial, on reducing pressure ulcer prevalence in Residential Aged Care.

Merilyn Geary won the case study award for "Maggots Down Under", on laval debridement therapy.Her awarded was accepted by co-author Anne Smith.

Zlatko Kopecki won the literature review/ clinical practice award for his article on new therapies for Epidermolysis Bullosa.

All three awards, of $1,000 each, were presented by Peter Haldun, Commercial Business Manager, Wound Care, Coloplast and AWMA is extremely grateful for their ongoing support.

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PAST RECIPIENTS - 2008

The Comfeel Literary Awards for 2008 were awarded at the AWMA Annual General Meeting in Brisbane in May 2009. Each primary author of the winning article in the 3 categories received a $1,000 cheque and a certificate. The standards were very high and the winners have truly excelled with their work.

The winners are:

1. Original research article
McLennan SV, Min D & Yue DK. Matrix metalloproteinases and their roles in poor wound healing in diabetes 16(3) Page 116-121.

2. Literature review
Ly M & Poole-Warren LA. Acceleration of wound healing using electrical fields: time for a stimulating discussion 16(3) Page 138-151.

3. Case study
Pagan A . Healing a chronic venous ulceration using the Southland Snail, an innovative pressure device 16(4) Page 181-185.

Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to Coloplast for their ongoing support for these highly regarded awards.