AWARDS

The National Advanced Practice Provider Week Awards seek to celebrate the achievements of our APP colleagues and their contributions to healthcare delivery throughout the country.

National APP Week 2026

Awards Nominations

Now Open!

Recognizing exceptional Advanced Practice Providers and APP teams whose leadership, innovation, clinical excellence, education, research, and service are advancing healthcare nationwide.

Submit a Nomination

Nomination Period

July 1 - July 31, 2026

Review & Evaluation

August 4 - August 17, 2026

Recipients Announced

September 24, 2026

During National APP Week

Celebrating Excellence

In Advanced Practice

New for 2026

Expanded Awards Program

The National APP Week Awards Program has expanded to further recognize excellence across the advanced practice profession, including the addition of two new award categories for 2026.

APP Mentor of the Year Award

APP Legacy Builder Award

Participating organizations are encouraged to review the updated Awards Program Guide for comprehensive information about award categories, core evaluation domains, nomination guidance, award descriptions, eligibility criteria, submission requirements, and instructions.

Download Awards Program Guide
Recognition

2025 Awards Winners

Honoring outstanding Advanced Practice Providers and organizations recognized during National APP Week 2025.

2025 National APP Week Awards Winner Announcements
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Recognition

2024 Awards Winners

Celebrating the achievements of National APP Week 2024 award recipients.

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Recognition

2023 Awards Winners

Celebrating the outstanding recipients from National APP Week 2023.

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2023 Awards Winner A Fox A. Fox
2023 Awards Winner S Easton S. Easton
Award Recognition

2022 National APP of the Year

2022 National APP of the Year Award Winner Gail Egan Gail Egan
Inaugural Award

National APP of the Year
Award Winner

Mark D. Weber, RN, CRNP-AC, FCCM

Mark Weber is a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner who has worked in the Pediatric ICU since 2014. He is recognized by his peers for patient advocacy and mentorship.

Mark leads the Vascular Access team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is involved in numerous initiatives that positively impact patient safety. He consistently demonstrates respect through positive communication while supporting peers and staff.

A fearless NP leader and an exceptional role model for Advanced Practice Providers.

Congratulations on being our Inaugural National APP of the Year.
Mark D. Weber Inaugural National APP of the Year