2026 VAPA Awards

PA of the Year

Purpose: To honor a PA in Virginia who has demonstrated exemplary service to the PA profession and their community.

Please follow the link to the nomination form. 

Nominations must be submitted no later than April 15.

Healthcare Leadership & Partnership Award

Purpose: This award will be presented to a team working together to improve patient care or support the healthcare community

Please follow the link to the nomination form.

Nominations must be submitted no later than April 15.

Preceptor of the Year

Purpose: This award recognizes a physician or PA preceptor whose qualities of leadership, professionalism, and dedication to quality care exemplify the physician/PA team concept.

Please follow the link to the nomination form.

Nominations must be submitted no later than April 15.

PA Student of the Year

Purpose: This award recognizes a PA student in good standing at an accredited PA program who demonstrates exceptional leadership, academic or clinical achievement, and a commitment to serving patients and the community.

Please follow the link to the nomination form.

Nominations must be submitted no later than April 15.

Humanitarian of the Year

Purpose: This award will honor an individual in Virginia who has demonstrated exemplary service to their community, and has made significant contributions to improving access and quality of healthcare to underserved patient populations.

Please follow the link to the nomination form.

Nominations must be submitted no later than April 15.