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2026 Awards

Each year TNP recognizes the many contributions that TNP members provide to their patients, community and profession.

2025 Award Recipients

TNP OF THE YEAR

Texas NP of the Year Award is given annually to a dedicated TNP who demonstrates excellence and serves as a role model for the nurse practitioner profession.

HALLI CARR

DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CNE
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PRECEPTOR OF THE YEAR

TNP’s Preceptor of the Year Award is given annually to recognize a TNP member who serves as a Preceptor and is committed to the excellence of clinical education of Nurse Practitioners.

MADY STOVALL

PhD, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

TNP’s Educator of the Year Award is given annually to a dedicated TNP member who serves as a role model for creating and sustaining a culture in nursing education that integrates theory and practice and demonstrates significant creativity in teaching approaches to promote learner outcomes.

KIMBERLY POSEY

PhD, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, GS-C, FAANP
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VISIONARY AWARD

The Visionary Award is presented to an individual or entity to recognize programs, projects, or research that envisions and/or utilizes nurse practitioners as leaders and valuable partners in the healthcare system.

NICOLE PETERS KROLL

PhD, APRN, ANP-C, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP
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RISING STAR AWARD

The Rising Star Award was developed to recognize an individual who has been in practice for less than three years and demonstrates clinical excellence and innovation in at least one of the following: overall patient care, patients’ access to care, health policy, and/or leadership in the field.

JEFFREY HOWARD

DNP, APRN, FNP-C
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COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

The TNP Community Impact Award is given to NP leaders who have made outstanding contributions to improve the health and well-being of their community through volunteerism and innovative healthcare approaches.

ALLISON HUFFMAN

DNP, APRN, FNP-C
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COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

The TNP Community Impact Award is given to NP leaders who have made outstanding contributions to improve the health and well-being of their community through volunteerism and innovative healthcare approaches.

SHIBI KUNJUMON

DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CCD
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COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

The TNP Community Impact Award is given to NP leaders who have made outstanding contributions to improve the health and well-being of their community through volunteerism and innovative healthcare approaches.

GILDA MARTINEZ

MSN, APRN, FNP-C
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COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

The TNP Community Impact Award is given to NP leaders who have made outstanding contributions to improve the health and well-being of their community through volunteerism and innovative healthcare approaches.

VISHNU MAYA UPADHYAY

DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, WHNP-C, PMHNP-BC
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COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

The TNP Community Impact Award is given to NP leaders who have made outstanding contributions to improve the health and well-being of their community through volunteerism and innovative healthcare approaches.

TRACY WILSON

DNP, MBE, MSN. Ed., APRN, FNP-C, FAANP, FADLN, FNAP
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TNP PRESIDENT'S AWARD

The President’s Award is awarded annually and presented to an individual for their faithful and diligent service to TNP.

THORNELL LEWIS

DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
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ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD

TNP’s Above and Beyond Award is awarded to a member who has gone above and beyond for the organization and the profession.

TRACEY SMITH

DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
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AFFILIATE ENGAGEMENT AWARD

Austin Advanced Practice Nurses is a dedicated partner of Texas Nurse Practitioners, consistently contributing affiliate news and updates for publication while actively mobilizing its members to participate in advocacy efforts and legislative calls to action. We sincerely thank Austin APN and its members for their ongoing commitment, engagement, and support of TNP and the nurse practitioner profession across Texas.

AFFILIATE FUNDRAISING AWARD

Coastal Bend Advanced Practice Nurses has demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing the nurse practitioner profession through its generous support of TNP’s advocacy initiatives. Your fundraising efforts help strengthen our collective voice at the Capitol and support the work that protects and advances NP practice in Texas. Thank you, Coastal Bend APN members, for your continued generosity, engagement, and partnership with Texas Nurse Practitioners.