Each year TNP recognizes the many contributions that TNP members provide to their patients, community and profession.
2025 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.
MELANIE RICHBURG
DNP, APRN, FNP-C
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2025 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.
VISHNU MAYA UPADHYAY
DNP, APRN, WHNP-C, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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2025 NP 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.
ANNIE ABRAHAM
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE
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2025 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.
VERONICA J. BRADY
PhD, RN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES
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2025 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.
FAHEEMAH HANNAH
DNP, APRN, FNP-C
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2025 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.
ANNA JESSUP
DNP, APRN, FNP-C
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2025 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.
JAN JOWITT
MSA, MSN, DHA, RN, CCHP, CPPS, CDP, AGPCNP-BC
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2025 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.
JASON SPEES
PhD, MaOM, APRN, L.Ac., FNP-C, Dipl. Ac. & C.H.
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2025 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.
KATY VOGELAAR
DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CNE
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TNP SENATE LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR
One of TNP’s highest honors in years following each legislative session is our Senate Legislator of the Year Award. This award recognizes one or more legislators who have championed the expansion of access to care and the removal of barriers for nurse practitioners and their patients.
SENATOR MAYES MIDDLETON
TNP REPRESENTATIVE LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR
One of TNP’s highest honors in years following each legislative session is our Representative Legislator of the Year Award. This award recognizes one or more legislators who have championed the expansion of access to care and the removal of barriers for nurse practitioners and their patients.
REPRESENTATIVE DONNA HOWARD
2025 NP ADVOCATE AWARD
TNP’s Advocate of the Year is an award given annually to an individual who has gone above and beyond in advocating for the profession and Texas patients.
LYSSETTE GALVAN
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF TEXAS
2025 PRESIDENT’S AWARD
The President’s Award is awarded annually and presented to an individual for their faithful and diligent service to TNP.
ILARIA REYES
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
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2025 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.
JENNIFER KUCERA
MSN, APRN, FNP-C, FOMA
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2025 AFFILIATE ENGAGEMENT AWARD
Coastal Bend Advanced Practice Nurses consistently provides affiliate updates for inclusion in TNP’s publications and activate their membership for Advocacy calls to action. Coastal Bend APN members, thank you for your ongoing support and participation in Texas Nurse Practitioners.
COASTAL BEND ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES
2025 AFFILIATE FUNDRAISING AWARD
North Texas Nurse Practitioners is a generous supporter of our Advocacy efforts. North Texas Nurse Practitioners members, thank you for your ongoing support and participation in Texas Nurse Practitioners.
