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 September 23, 2022.

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 effective communication and quality of care.
• Utilizes 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 AL.

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 AL.

Preceptor of the Year Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize a Nurse Practitioner Preceptor who is committed 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.
• Served as a Preceptor for at least three years.
• s licensed as a nurse practitioner in the State of AL.

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.
• A resident of Alabama.
• Currently enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner program in Alabama. 
• 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. 

• Demonstrates excellence in academic performance.
• Demonstrates leadership within the University/College setting.
• A resident of Alabama.
• Currently teaching in a four-year college within the state of Alabama.
• Is a certified nurse practitioner.