Merit Award

Merit Award2026-04-28T14:27:23+00:00

Recognition within ERAPPA can be achieved through dedicated service in elected or appointed positions, with awards granted at the conclusion of the term. Additionally, contributions to the profession via writing, participation in educational events hosted by ERAPPA, APPA, chapters, and other professional bodies are acknowledged. Merit Awards are bestowed for sustained and significant service and contributions, typically spanning a longer duration.

Year Recipient Chapter Recognition Position
2025 Amy Baker NJAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair Host Committee Co-Chair
Sue Maddalena NJAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair Host Committee Co-Chair
Michael Dixon MD/DCAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board Awards and Recognition Committee
Jessica Pepoy SNEAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board Rex Dillow Reviewer
Jason Sawyer MD/DCAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board VP for Technology & Communication
Kevin Simpson AAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board VP for Annual Meetings
Patty Smith DVAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board President-Elect, President, Past President
Michael Dixon MD/DCAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board Treasurer
Hugh Briggs OAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board VP Chapter Development
Leslie K. Whitby DVAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board VP for Business Partners
2024
2023 Kevin Simpson AAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2023 Host Committee Co-Chair
Greg Clayton AAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2023 Host Committee Co-Chair
Jessica Abbott SNEAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board President-Elect, President, Past President
Phillip Melnick KAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board Treasurer
2022 Rex Giardine NYAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2022 Host Committee Co-Chair
John Moore NYAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2022 Host Committee Co-Chair
Scott Albert KAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Awards and Recognition
Bobby Aldrich NYAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Professional Development
Bobby Aldrich NYAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Continuous Learning Curriculum Development
Marina Clayton-Theriault AAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Membership and Community Engagement
John Moore NYAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Information and Research
Jason Sawyer MD/DC APPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Information and Research
Amy Baker NJAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board Business Partner Liaison
Patty Smith DVAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP for Membership and Community Engagement
Arthur Walsh AAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board President-Elect, President, Past President
Andy Wilson KAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP for Chapter Development
2021 None
2020 None
2019 Peter Buchheit KAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2019 Host Committee Co-Chair
Elizabeth Clark KAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2019 Host Committee Co-Chair
Jessica Abbott SNEAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Professional Affairs
Jessica Abbott SNEAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Awards and Recognition
Kevin Simpson AAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Professional Development
Kevin Mann MD/DC APPA Service on the ERAPPA Board President-Elect, President, Past President
Patty Smith NJAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP for Membership and Community Engagement
Sheri Vucci MD/DC APPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP For Technology and Communications
2018 John O’Shaughnessy NNECERAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2018 Host Committee Co-Chair
Connie Simmons NNECERAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2018 Host Committee Co-Chair
Elizabeth Clark KAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Professional Affairs
Dan Gearan NNECERAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Information and Research
John Michalewicz SNEAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Professional Affairs
Jessica Abbott SNEAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP for Professional Development
Elizabeth Clark KAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP for Annual Meetings
Steve Peary NNECERAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP For Technology and Communications
Steve Peary NNECERAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board President-Elect, President, Past President
2017 Kelly Geishauser MD/DC APPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2017 Host Committee Co-Chair
Sheri Vucci MD/DC APPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2017 Host Committee Co-Chair
Peter Buchheit KAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP for Chapter Affairs
Elizabeth Clark KAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP for Annual Meetings
Elizabeth Clark KAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board President-Elect, President, Past President
Rex Giardine NYAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP for Professional Development
Paul Martin OAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP For Technology and Communications
Arthur Walsh AAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board Treasurer
Matt Yencha DVAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP for Annual Meetings
2016 Richard Francki OAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2016 Host Committee Co-Chair
Ron Swail OAPPA Service as Host Committee Co-Chair 2016 Host Committee Co-Chair
Keith Woodward SNEAPPA Service to the ERAPPA Board APPA Awards and Recognition
Andrew Christ NJAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board Secretary
Dale DeBlois NNECERAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board VP for Chapter Affairs
Dale DeBlois NNECERAPPA Service on the ERAPPA Board President-Elect, President, Past President
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