Loretta C. Ford Distinguished Fellow Award

Purpose:

The Loretta C. Ford Distinguished Fellow Award is awarded annually to an active NAPNAP member who best exemplifies contributions to the expansion or improvement of pediatric health care and the advancement of the profession of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners at the local community, state, and/or regional level.

Criteria:

• Nominee must be a member in good standing of NAPNAP.
• The individual's contribution must be significant in furthering the development of the PNP role and/or promoting the health care of children.
• Impact on the contribution must be felt on the local, state, or regional level.
• Current national Executive Board members or members of the Henry K. Silver and Loretta C. Ford Selection Panel are ineligible to receive this award.

Examples Of Qualifications For The Nominees May Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Service as a local NAPNAP chapter officer, task force, or committee chair.
• Service on regional, state, community, school, or religious boards or committees that impact services to children and families.
• Activities related to state or regional health policy initiatives.
• Service as mentor, instructor, or preceptor for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students.
• Presentations to state and local organizations that address pediatric health care concerns.
• Activities related to improving health care delivery for children and families within a local community, state, or region.
• Original publications that may have affected the delivery and practice of pediatric health care services.

Deadline For Application:

Completed Nomination Packets are due in the National Office by December 30 of odd year.

Nomination Process:

• Completion of the Loretta C. Ford Distinguished Fellow Award Nomination Form.
• A double-spaced, typed narrative description (500 words or less) of the reasons this nominee should receive the award according to the criteria listed above.
• Nominee's current Curriculum Vitae.
• Four (4) Letters of Reference, 1 - 3 pages in length, addressing how the nominee fits the award criteria.
  Important Note:  When sending electronic references, mark in subject line "Reference Letter for [name of nominee] and [name of award]."
• Click here to apply and complete the online application or click here to download the PDF application.  For PDF applications, please copy and email to jmarinelli@napnap.org or send 1 copy of the entire application by the deadline to:

Questions Should Be Directed To:

Jill Marinelli
(877) 662-7627
jmarinelli@napnap.org