Purpose:
This award is given annually by the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants. The Award recognizes a physician whose qualities of leadership, professionalism, and dedication to quality care exemplify the physician/physician assistant team concept.

Entry/Nominations Procedure:
Nominees may be either MDs or DOs working in the State of Florida who meet the following criteria:

1. Must have knowledge and show support of the PA concept through direct professional involvement.

2. Must have directly contributed to PA professional growth through formal or informal association with physician assistants in current medical practice.

3. Must set high standards of conduct and ethical behavior in patient care.

4. Should have distinguished himself and herself as highly supportive of the PA profession through his or her performance and contribution to the physician/PA team concept.

Nominations should be sent by June 1 of each year to:
Elections & Nominations
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
222 S Westmonte Dr, Ste 101
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
 
-or-
 
E-Mail: fapa@fapaonline.org
Fax: (407) 774-6440.

Bob Scully Award - Physician Assistant of the Year

Purpose:
To honor a PA in Florida who has demonstrated exemplary service to the PA profession and the community and has furthered the image of PAs.

Entry/Nominations Procedure:
Any PA who has been a FAPA member in good standing for the last three years and does not currently serve as a member of the FAPA Board of Directors, House of Delegates, or Standing Committee Chairperson may participate in the award competition by self-nomination or by nomination by another FAPA member. The deadline for nominations is June 1 of each year.

Nominations should be sent by June 1 of each year to:
Elections & Nominations
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
222 S Westmonte Dr, Ste 101
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
 
-or-
 
E-Mail: fapa@fapaonline.org
Fax: (407) 774-6440.

Following nomination, the Elections & Nominations Committee will notify the nominee of information that should be submitted by the June 1 deadline:

1. Narrative statement describing the nominee's humanitarian activities and how he/she has furthered the positive image of the PA profession and its dedication to accessible and quality healthcare.

2. Curriculum vitae.

3. Supporting materials (i.e., news clippings, letters of recommendation) that the nominee believes will strengthen the application.

4. Two letters of reference related to the exemplary service.

Judging Procedure:
The Elections & Nominations Committee will forward information received to the Board of Directors for final voting.

Humanitarian Physician Assistant of the Year

Purpose:
To honor a Florida PA who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to volunteerism and human rights on a local or state level and who exemplifies the physician assistant profession's philosophy of providing accessible and quality health care.

Entry/Nominations Procedure:
Any PA who is a current FAPA member in good standing may participated in the award competition by self-nomination or by nomination by another FAPA member. The deadline for nominations is June 1 of each year.

Nominations should be sent by June 1 of each year to:
Elections & Nominations
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
222 S Westmonte Dr, Ste 101
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
 
-or-
 
E-Mail: fapa@fapaonline.org
Fax: (407) 774-6440.

Following nomination, the Elections & Nominations Committee will notify the nominee of information that should be submitted by the June 1 deadline:

1. Narrative statement describing the nominee's humanitarian activities and how he/she has furthered the positive image of the PA profession and its dedication to accessible and quality healthcare.

2. Curriculum vitae.

3. Supporting materials (i.e., news clippings, letters of recommendation) that the nominee believes will strengthen the application.

4. Two letters of reference related to the humanitarian activities.

5. A statement agreeing that if selected as the winner, he/she will participate in the preparation of an article featuring humanitarian activities.

Judging Procedure:
The Elections & Nominations Committee will forward information received to the Board of Directors for final voting.