Awards-2025 NAFNP Advocacy Excellence Award

2025 NAFNP Advocacy Excellence Award

The National Association of Family Nurse Practitioners (NAFNP) proudly recognizes FNPs who exemplify excellence in advocacy through the prestigious FNP Advocacy Excellence Award. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional efforts in advocating for the role of FNPs in healthcare. It celebrates those who have made significant contributions to advancing the practice of nurse practitioners through policy advocacy, education, or community outreach. The award highlights those whose work has played a vital role in influencing policy changes, expanding the visibility of FNPs, and promoting the value of FNPs in improving healthcare outcomes for patients and communities.

Eligibility

Must be a current member of NAFNP.
Self-nominations are permitted but must include at least one letter of support from colleagues or collaborators.
Previous award recipients are ineligible to be nominated within two years of receiving the award.

Criteria

Nominations may be submitted for an NAFNP member who demonstrates excellence in policy advocacy, education, or community outreach, and who shows evidence of meeting most of the following criteria:

Advocacy Efforts: Actively engages in initiatives—such as policy work in the legislative or regulatory arenas—that advance the role of FNPs in healthcare and promote their impact within healthcare settings.
Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership within the nursing community, inspiring and influencing others to advocate for the advancement of FNP roles and the profession at large.
Impact: Achieves tangible, measurable outcomes from advocacy efforts that positively affect patients, communities, or the nursing profession, leading to meaningful improvements in healthcare.
Collaboration: Works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, organizations, or stakeholders to further the mission of FNPs and strengthen their role in improving healthcare delivery.

Submission Requirements and Guidelines

Format: All materials must be submitted electronically in PDF format.
Contents:

Completed nomination form.
A letter of nomination detailing the nominee's achievements and alignment with the award criteria (one page; double-spaced).
One letter of support from colleagues, students, or collaborators attesting to the nominee's educational impact.
Evidence of innovation, such as publications, curriculum materials, or testimonials.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting academic, educational, and professional contributions.

Submission: Nominations must be submitted by the specified deadline via the 2025 Award Nomination form on the NAFNP website (NAFNP.org.)

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.

Award Package

Recipients will: