2020 Nomination for AANP National Leadership Awards

Nominations are now open for the prestigious national leadership awards, which will be presented at the 2020 American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) National Conference. 

These awards are for achievements that have impacted the nurse practitioner (NP) profession on a national and/or international level and incorporated the AANP mission into the success of their initiative(s).

• The Towers Pinnacle Award was initiated in 2013 in honor of Jan Towers, PhD, NP-C, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, a long-time health policy expert. The award is presented annually to an individual who, through policy, practice or education, has made outstanding contributions that resulted in increased national recognition for NPs and increased opportunities for NPs to provide care to patients.
• The Sharp Cutting Edge Award was created in 1996 in honor of Nancy J. Sharp, MSN, RN, FAAN, a strong supporter of the NP role. Recipients of this award have shown leadership through innovative services, technologies or advocacy activities that advanced NP practice and patient care on a national level.

Award nominations must be submitted electronically on the AANP National Leadership Awards Nomination Form. Any current AANP member may submit a nomination of 250 words or fewer detailing the reasons for nominating an individual for either award. Additionally, two letters of support from individuals other than the nominator must accompany each nomination. Current AANP elected leadership and awards committee members are not eligible to receive either of these awards during their term of office.

The deadline for submission of the nomination is March 11, 2020. Award recipients will be notified in mid-March and should plan to be present at the 2020 AANP National Conference in New Orleans June 23–28 to accept their award. Recipients will receive round-trip airfare for the 2020 national conference and one-night accommodations at a conference hotel. 

Learn more about the awards.