AUSTIN, TEXAS — The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) proudly announces the recipients of the 2022 AANP State Award for Excellence. Presented annually, this prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievements by nurse practitioners (NPs) and NP advocates in each state and honors recipients during the AANP National Conference. Established in 1991, the State Award for Excellence is given to an NP in each state who demonstrates excellence in clinical practice. In 1993, the state award for NP advocates was added to highlight the efforts of individuals who have made a significant contribution toward increasing the awareness and recognition of NPs. Congratulations and thanks are due each of the individuals listed below.
Nurse Practitioner: Melanie Hallman
Advocate: Jim McClendon
Nurse Practitioner: Tracey Wiese
Advocate: Stephanie Wrightsman-Birch
Nurse Practitioner: Katie Wall
Advocate: Christy Pacheco
Nurse Practitioner: Rhonda Finnie
Advocate: Dave Wallace
Nurse Practitioner: Serena Arts
Advocate: Ron Ordona
Nurse Practitioner: Sara Schaefer
Advocate: Colleen Whalen-Casper
Nurse Practitioner: Kim Gambino
Advocate: Kimberly Sandor
Nurse Practitioner: Rebecca Hammond
Advocate: Susan Conaty-Buck
Nurse Practitioner: Kathleen Malliarakis
Advocate: Lisa Covel
Nurse Practitioner: Monica Barfield
Advocate: Vicky Stone-Gale
Nurse Practitioner: Regina Canty
Advocate: Lisa Eichelberger
Nurse Practitioner: Katrina Lu
Advocate: Mandi Cummings
Nurse Practitioner: Melody Weaver
Advocate: Kristine Theis
Nurse Practitioner: Ricki Loar
Advocate: Susan Swart
Nurse Practitioner: Sonya Ruedlinger
Advocate: Caitlin Krouse
Nurse Practitioner: Michelle Hunerdosse
Nurse Practitioner: Jason Burk
Advocate: Dan Hawkins
Nurse Practitioner: Donna Isfort
Advocate: Scotty Combs
Nurse Practitioner: Erin Pierce
Advocate: Marc Matrana
Nurse Practitioner: Theresa Knowles
Advocate: Pamela Cahill
Nurse Practitioner: Kamala Via
Advocate: Adelaide Eckardt
Nurse Practitioner: Constance Flynn
Advocate: Ronald Mariano
Nurse Practitioner: Jordana Latozas
Advocate: Jacquelen Timm
Nurse Practitioner: Jennifer Bold
Advocate: Natalie Mohammad
Nurse Practitioner: Derek Holt
Advocate: Russ Latino
Nurse Practitioner: Maria Walls
Advocate: Heidi Lucas
Nurse Practitioner: Heidi Fritz
Advocate: David King
Nurse Practitioner: Kimberly Bland
Advocate: Douglass Haas
Nurse Practitioner: Michelle Giddings-White
Advocate: Sally Miller
Nurse Practitioner: Siobhan Benham
Advocate: Kimberlie Mohan
Nurse Practitioner: Maura Abbott
Advocate: Arthur DeSimone
Nurse Practitioner: Kathy Fresquez-Chavez
Advocate: Elaine Brightwater
Nurse Practitioner: Margaret O'Donnell
Advocate: Evelyn Addo-Wallace
Nurse Practitioner: Ragan Johnson
Advocate: Gale Adcock
Nurse Practitioner: Mykell Barnacle
Advocate: Jenna Herman
Nurse Practitioner: Tina Resser
Advocate: Jordan Bonomo
Nurse Practitioner: Kristy Baker
Advocate: Lois Salmeron
Nurse Practitioner: Noelle McLaughlin
Advocate: Rachel Prusak
Nurse Practitioner: Tarik Khan
Advocate: Lisa Boscola
Nurse Practitioner: Sylvia Pérez
Advocate: Angelica Matos-Rios
Nurse Practitioner: Mary Lavin
Advocate: James McDonald
Nurse Practitioner: Margaret Johnson
Advocate: Brad Hutto
Nurse Practitioner: Deb Hickman
Advocate: Robin Arends
Nurse Practitioner: Bobby Bellflower
Advocate: Mavis Schorn
Nurse Practitioner: Alvin Mena Cantero
Advocate: Casey Haney
Nurse Practitioner: Kimberlee Bayless
Advocate: Doug Welton
Nurse Practitioner: Emily LeVan
Advocate: Ellen Watson
Nurse Practitioner: Carole Everhart
Advocate: Jennifer Kiggans
Nurse Practitioner: Marie Annette Brown
Advocate: Joelle Fathi
Nurse Practitioner: Anitra Ellis
Advocate: Heather Tully
Nurse Practitioner: Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Advocate: Patrick Testin
Nurse Practitioner: Kathleen Petro
Advocate: Heith Waddell
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The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties. It represents the interests of the more than 325,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. AANP provides legislative leadership at the local, state and national levels, advancing health policy; promoting excellence in practice, education and research; and establishing standards that best serve NPs' patients and other health care consumers. As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP represents the interests of NPs as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered health care. To locate an NP in your community, visit npfinder.org. For more information about NPs, visit aanp.org and WeChooseNPs.org. For COVID-19 information from AANP, visit aanp.org/COVID19.