2025 NAFNP Education Excellence Award

The National Association of Family Nurse Practitioners (NAFNP) celebrates FNPs who exemplify excellence in education through the prestigious FNP Education Excellence Award. This award honors individuals who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, foster dynamic and inclusive learning environments, and address gaps in FNP programs by creating innovative educational solutions. Their contributions significantly enhance the preparation of future FNPs and advance the role of FNPs in healthcare.

Eligibility

  • Must be a current member of NAFNP.
  • Requires at least three years as an educator.
  • 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 education, curriculum development, leadership, and academic service, with clear evidence of meeting most of the following criteria:

  1. Excellence in Academic Achievements: Demonstrates outstanding academic accomplishments, including advanced degrees, publications, or contributions to scholarly research that advance FNP education.
  2. Innovation in Educational Practices: Develops or implements creative teaching methods, curriculum enhancements, or learning tools that significantly improve the quality of FNP education and student outcomes.
  3. Addressing Gaps in Education: Identifies and addresses unmet needs in FNP programs, creating solutions that promote inclusivity, accessibility, or relevance to contemporary healthcare challenges.
  4. Leadership and Mentorship: Actively mentors students, educators, or colleagues, fostering leadership development and collaboration within the educational and professional FNP community.
  5. Broad Impact on the Profession: Contributes to the advancement of the FNP profession through educational efforts that influence program standards, healthcare policy, or public awareness of the role of FNPs in healthcare.

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:

  • Receive a commemorative plaque recognizing their award.
  • Be featured in the NAFNP newsletter and website.
  • Be invited to present their innovative educational work at an NAFNP meeting.

Contact Information

For further information, contact:
NAFNP Awards & Recognition Committee
Email: Awards@NAFNP.org
Website: www.NAFNP.org