Eugene A Stead Award of Achievement

EUGENE A. STEAD AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Eugene A. Stead Award of Achievement is the most prestigious award offered by the AAPA. The award will not necessarily be an annual event. Nominees do not necessarily need to be a PA or an Academy member.

Process

The AAPA Awards Work Group administers the Eugene A. Stead Award of Achievement. Any Academy member has the right to submit a nomination to the Awards Committee. Nomination materials will include the following:

A written rationale or biographical abstract detailing why the nominee is deserving of the award
A one-sentence citation summarizing the nominee’s overall accomplishments or achievements.

The Awards Work Group will ask outside groups (PAEA, Society for PA History, and representatives from the AAPA Past Presidents Group to suggest potential award nominees). The award presentation will not feature a lecture, but the award recipient will have an opportunity to make acceptance remarks.

Criteria

The contributions of the potential recipient will span the entire career of the individual and will be viewed from a “lifetime achievement” perspective. Has the applicant demonstrated achievement that has had a broad and significant impact on the PA profession as a whole?

Evidence of recognition by all segments of the PA profession and by others:

Is this person well-known by the PA profession and well recognized by PAs of different generations? Is this someone for whom there is “clear evidence” of his/her commitment to the PA profession? Is it someone whom everyone reveres? What awards and forms of recognition has this person received during his/her career?

Evidence of commitment to the PA profession:

How has this person demonstrated long-term commitment to the PA profession over many years of practice and experience? Has this person spent time outside of clinical practice to promote the PA profession?

Evidence of championing the PA cause even when unpopular:

How has this person demonstrated a risk in supporting and promoting the PA profession? How has this person “rowed against the tide” or took a stand that was unpopular but supportive of PAs? How has this person pushed for the innovative use of PAs and championed the utilization of PAs?

Evidence of time spent educating and influencing others in support of the PA profession:

Has this person lobbied both locally and nationally for the PA profession? (In this context, “lobby” could mean either (or both) legislatively or before individuals and groups that can impact the PA profession.) How has this person taken the PA message to national physician organizations, to others within his/her own profession or organization, and to those within his/her sphere of influence?

Evidence of outreach to PA constituent organizations, individual PAs, and PA students:

How has this person reached out to the constituent organizations of the Academy and individual AAPA members? How has this person worked with individual PAs within his/her practice? Has this individual mentored PA students, taught courses at CME events or PA programs, etc.?

Evidence of excellent speaking and/or writing skills:

What writings has this person published on the PA profession? What speaking engagements has this person done in support of the PA profession?

Mail letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and other relevant support documents to:

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Alexandria, VA 22314-1552

Or fax them to 571-319-4402, Attention: PAragon Awards.

Nominee's Name (First, Middle Initial, Last):

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Your Name:

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Does you nominee know that you are nominating him or her?

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How long has the nominee been associated with the PA profession?

In what capacity?

Describe your nominees outstanding personal qualities

Please describe the nominee’s distinguished service and contributions to the PA profession. List up to 10 contributions, using short, clear statements. Address how your nominee improved the ability of PAs to deliver quality, cost-effective health care; how he or she has enhanced the public image of PAs; and his or her persistence in the face of encountered opposition. This section must be completed. A curriculum vitae may be attached as a supplement, but does not replace answering this question.

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The receipt deadline for all completed applications is January 15. Selections are made in February, and all applicants are notified before the end of March. If you have any questions about the awards process please contact AAPA staff at awards@aapa.org; 571-319-4402.

Thank you for taking part in the AAPA Awards Program.