Through its Nurse Practitioner of Distinction and Bridging Health Care Needs awards, CANP honors individuals who have distinguished themselves as fully engaged in the betterment of their association, profession and communities.
The awards are presented during CANP’s Annual Education Conference. Reflecting a new policy adopted for 2019, the awards are now be presented in alternating years. The NP of Distinction Award is presented in odd years, and the Bridging Health Care Needs Award is presented in even years.
CANP has also instituted the Nurse Practitioner Advocate of the Year Award, presented since 2002 to recognize contributions to the NP profession by those in the legislative, policy and regulatory realms.
The Nurse Practitioner of Distinction Award specifically recognizes a CANP member who demonstrates excellence in furthering the nurse practitioner role, either in legislative efforts or clinical application. This award is presented during odd-numbered years. Past winners include:
2023 Charlotte Thomas 2021 Garrett Chan 2019 Kristin Rhodes 2018 Beth Haney 2017 Susan Tiso 2016 Karen Macauley 2015 Kristin Kopelson 2014 Elaine Go 2013 Surani Kwan 2012 Jill Olmstead 2011 Susie Phillips 2010 Sue Hoyt 2009 Marty Williams 2008 Barbara Dehn 2007 Tracy Fremd 2006 Betsy Stapleton 2005 Conrad Rios 2004 Linda Faney 2003 Linda Land 2002 Susie Phillips
The Bridging Health Care Needs Award recognizes nurse practitioners who are active as a catalyst for positive change in the health care system, and who demonstrate the value of the care nurse practitioners provide to their patients. This award is presented during even-numbered years. Past winners include:
2024 Debra Bakerjian 2022 Michele Seckington 2020 Alexa Curtis 2018 Judy Harris 2017 Evy Silk 2016 Karen Deck 2015 Wendy Smith 2014 Camille Fitzpatrick 2013 Debra Palmer 2012 Sandra Bresnahan and Sigalit Marmorstein 2011 Fe Mangila-White 2010 Laura Miller 2009 Matt Frietas 2008 Patricia Gahagan
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