NCAPA

North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates

PA of the Year

Nominations for the 2026 PA of the Year are now Open!

More About the North Carolina PA of the Year

NCAPA’s PA of the Year award honors a PA who has demonstrated exemplary service to the profession and the community, and who has furthered the image of the PA profession while providing significant contributions to the health of the citizens of North Carolina.

Eligibility

To be eligible for PA of the Year nomination, the potential recipient must be a Fellow or Associate Member of NCAPA and have been practicing as a PA for a minimum of three years.

Nomination Period

Nominations for the current year’s PA of the Year will be accepted through September 15, 2026. Any NCAPA member or PA employer may submit a nomination. Nominations should include a written rationale detailing how the nominee meets the award criteria and why they are deserving of the award. The Awards Committee will review all nominations, select the PA of the Year, and notify the recipient by early October.

Award Ceremony

The PA of the Year award recipient will receive a complimentary virtual conference registration for either the NCAPA Winter Conference OR NCAPA Summer Conference. NCAPA will travel to the PA of the Year’s place of employment to present the award and the recipient’s name will be added to a permanent plaque at the Stead Center.

Nominate the 2026 NC PA of the Year

Submit your nomination for the 2026 NC PA of the Year by completing the following form. Deadline for submissions is September 15, 2026. We will announce the recipient in early October 2026.

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  • Nominee Information

  • Nominator Information

  • Please share some information about the person you are nominating for PA of the Year, such as: • A demonstrated commitment to the PA profession over the years. Please provide examples, such as service or leadership to NCAPA, AAPA, or other organizations; • Examples of promotion and/or support of the PA profession as an integral part of healthcare in the state through community activities, such as health fairs, church, etc.; • Personal outreach to PAs. This might include mentoring, being a preceptor, teaching, or working with PAs within his/her practice; • Any publications or presentations the nominee has completed; • Any awards or recognition presented to the nominee.

  • Attached Documentation

    This person should be well known by his/her colleagues. It is not required, but you are encouraged to provide up to three documents which may include letters of reference from co-workers, employers, students, instructors, and/or other PAs. The letters should explain how the author knows the nominee and for how long, as well as why they feel the nominee should be awarded the PA of the Year, with reference to any community service, awards, etc. that the author is personally aware of.
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  • For more information, please contact Caroline Purdy, Director of Membership, at caroline.purdy@ncapa.org.