WHASA History & Awards

The Wound Healing Association of Southern Africa thereby recognizes those who have achieved academic excellence and/or who have made significant practical contributions to the field of wound care within their communities.

In order to be eligible, candidates must have made an impact on the way wound care is practiced in Southern Africa. The goal of granting the award is to make the excellent work done by people working within the scope of wound care more widely known and to honour their labor and passion. Criteria include academic excellence, social contribution, and WHASA membership.

From left to right, M. Mulder, H. Smart, S. Gerryts,P. Kahl, G. Weir, F. Cronje

The achievement award is given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the state of the art in wound care during the course of their life.

The Wound Healing Association of Southern Africa thereby recognises those who have:

  • achieved academic excellence and/or who have
  • made significant practical contributions and
  • enhanced the field of wound care within their communities

In order to be eligible, candidates must have made an impact on the way wound care is practiced in Southern Africa.

The goal of granting the award is to:

  • promote excellent work done by people working within the scope of wound care more widely and
  • to honour their labor and passion.

Academic excellence in wound care:

  • Research
  • Publications
  • Training of Wound Care Professionals

Social contribution:

  • Wound care clinics
  • Hands-on involvement in wound care at the grassroots level
  • Training of caregivers

WHASA membership:

  • Contribution on National and Regional levels
  • Active Leadership
  • Active Membership