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About

This award recognizes an APP who is an AAN member and who has been a practicing APP in neurology for less than five years, for excellence in patient care and commitment to the AAN.

Timeline

• Applications open: August 5, 2025
• Applications close: October 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT
• Notifications sent: By end of January 2026

Benefits

Each award recipient will receive a $1,000 prize, an honorary plaque, and recognition at the Annual Meeting and in AAN member publications.

Eligibility

Applicants must be an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and an AAN member in good standing. Applicants must have practiced neurology as an APP for five years or less at the time of application. Applicants must attest that they meet the AAN definition of an Advanced Practice Provider. Advanced Practice Provider membership is for licensed practitioners who spend the majority of their time with patients and are engaged in clinical practice related to neurology.

Application process

Whether self-applying or nominating someone else, applications should include:

• The completed application form, which includes a statement of interest (500-word limit) that demonstrates how the APP applicant or nominee shows excellence in quality care, exemplary service, and performance.
• A current curriculum vitae

Questions?

For more information or questions, please contact Meghan Eigenbrod, Care Delivery Program Manager, at meigenbrod@aan.com.