Awards & Recognition Committee

Co-Chairs: Dr. Krista Estes   Dr. Suzanne Phipps

Meeting Schedule: Third Thursday of each month at 12 PM Eastern

Email: [email protected]

**Open to new members. Volunteer using the volunteer form. Be sure to select 'Awards & Recognition' Committee. **

2025 Activities

Message from the Committee:

"We are thrilled to provide a platform where you can recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements of your FNP colleagues and FNP students. These online forms are designed to make nominating individuals for their notable accomplishments simple and efficient.

Whether it's academic excellence, leadership, advocacy, community impact, or professional achievements, your nominations help highlight the remarkable contributions of those around you. Complete the form with their details and a brief description of their accomplishments. Let’s honor and inspire through recognition!"

2025 NAFNP Award Nominations

Celebrate the exceptional contributions of FNPs with our prestigious annual awards program. Nominate your peers or 

be recognized for your own achievements.

Nomination Process: 

Complete nomination form including document upload here: 2025 Nomination Form

NAFNP Advocacy Excellence Award

NAFNP Education Excellence Award

NAFNP Practice Excellence Award 

NAFNP Scholarship Excellence Award

Nomination Timeline

• Call for Nominations: Opens on January 27, 2025.
• Submission Deadline: March 3, 2025.
• Review Period: March 4 to March 31, 2025.
• Recipient Notification: Recipients will be notified by April 1, 2025, and be recognized at the Denver NAFNP meetup on      April 11, 2025.

Recognizing FNPs 

Every day, Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) treat patients, teach students, and shape healthcare in numerous ways, 

often without recognition of their special accomplishments. The National Association of Family Nurse Practitioners 

(NAFNP) is committed to recognizing the outstanding achievements of FNPs through our various programs and 

initiatives.

Individual Accomplishments: (Complete form)

  • Recognize the remarkable accomplishments and achievements of individual FNPs especially in professional growth. 

  • Share your success stories and inspire others within the community.

FNP Star of the Month: (Complete form)

  • Each month, we spotlight an FNP who has made a significant impact in their field. The FNP Star of the Month is 

        featured in our newsletter, website, and social media channels, showcasing their dedication and excellence.

 

By participating in these recognition programs, you help us honor the hard work and dedication of FNPs everywhere. 

Together, we can shine a light on the incredible contributions of our members and inspire the next generation of Family Nurse Practitioners.