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2024 Award Nominations

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8 Nov 2024
End
9 Nov 2024
Location
To Be Announced at 18th Annual Conference

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2024 NPAA Awards

The NPAA Awards provide an opportunity to give recognition to individual health care providers, educators or advocates, the in-the-trenches team members and the leaders who inspire, motivate and empower others around them to make a difference in the lives of those for whom they provide care. In addition to nominations from colleagues, patients, administrators or co-workers, nurse practitioners are encouraged to nominate themselves. A review of the nominees will be done by the NPAA Nominating Committee and presented to the Executive Committee for final approval. All awardees will be notified prior to the Annual Conference. Nominations are due October 11, 2024.

Alabama Nurse Practitioner of the Year

Demonstrates excellence as an NP and as a role model for other nurse practitioners and the nursing profession in general.

Demonstrates significant contribution to the improvement of care for individuals, families and/or communities.
Is creative in his/her approach to nursing care through elective communication and quality of care.
Utilized current research in practice.
Active Member of NPAA OR is an active member of local NP affiliate.
Is licensed as a nurse practitioner in the State of Alabama

Rising Star Award

Demonstrates excellence as an NP and has 5 or less years in practice.

New grad to 5 years in practice as an NP
Demonstrates clinical excellence.
Innovative in approach to patient care and/or access to care and/or Health Policy and/or Leadership.
Active Member of NPAA OR is an active member of local NP affiliate
Is licensed as a nurse practitioner in the State of Alabama

Preceptor of the Year Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize a Nurse Practitioner Preceptor who is committee to the excellence of clinical education of Nurse Practitioners through Preceptorship.

Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in the clinical education of Nurse Practitioners.
Serves as a role model for other nurse practitioners and the nursing profession in general.
Active Member of NPAA OR is an active member of local NP affiliate
Is licensed as a nurse practitioner in the State of Alabama
Served as a Preceptor for at least three years.

NP Student Leadership Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize a NP student who is committed to the excellence of clinical practice.

Excellence in academic performance.
Demonstrates leadership through a formal or informal leadership role.
Currently enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner program in Alabama.
Active Member of NPAA OR is an active member of local NP affiliate
Is a registered nurse in the state of Alabama
Additional nomination requirement: Letter of recommendations from two faculty members and/or NP preceptors

Outstanding Faculty Award

This award is designed to recognize a NP faculty who is committed to the excellence of educating nurse practitioner students.