Every year AANP recognizes outstanding achievements by NPs and NP advocates by presenting the annual AANP State Award for Excellence. These awards are presented to the recipients throughout the year in each state, with winners being recognized during the AANP National Conference. Nominations are now open for the 2009 State Award for Excellence.
The State Award for Excellence, founded in 1991, recognizes an NP in a state who demonstrates excellence in clinical practice. In 1993, the state award was extended to recognize the efforts of an individual who has made a significant contribution toward increasing the awareness and acceptance of NPs. Examples of past recipients of this award have been physicians, legislators, educators, etc. NPs are also eligible for the advocate award for non-clinical practice initiatives related to leadership, precepting, policy, politics, research, education, or community affairs.
If the situation warrants a tie, two awards may be give in one or both categories. Neither the person nominated nor the nominator has to be an AANP member.
We invite and encourage you to nominate deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the practice of NPs and to healthcare in each state.
To begin the nomination process, click here to read the Frequently Asked Questions and then click here to complete the 2009 AANP State Award for Excellence Nomination Form.
Nominations must be submitted electronically on the official 2009 State Award Nomination Form. Deadline for nominations is October 6, 2008.
If you need additional information, contact AANP Membership at (512) 442-4262, ext. 5233 or email stateawards@aanp.org.