Nominations for the 2025 PA of the Year are now closed. Nominations for the 2026 PA of the Year will open in early August 2026.
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 in the Fall. 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 Winter of the current year.
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.
