PAUL W. MYERS AWARD

Named after former Surgeon General, Lieutenant General (Dr.) Paul W. Myers, this award honors an outstanding physician who distinguished themselves over the last year by directly supporting and enhancing the PA Profession. This support can be outlined in the professional, clinical, or academic arenas.

The nominee may be active duty or civilian.

DOUGLAS WEBB EXCELLENCE AWARD

Named in honor of Lt Col (Ret) Douglas Webb. This award honors a recipient with up to 4 years of experience as an Air Force Physician Assistant, who has demonstrated exemplary service to the Air Force PA profession.  This service may be exhibited through leadership, quality patient care, community service and commitment to advancement of the PA profession.                      *For winners, consider documenting this on an evaluation or award package as "SAFPA Junior PA Excellence Award"

JERROLD L. WHEATON AWARD

This award honors a recipient with greater than 4 years of experience as an Air Force Physician Assistant, who has demonstrated outstanding service to the Air Force PA profession.  This service may include accomplishments in mentorship, leadership, quality patient care, community and volunteer service, education and commitment to the advancement of the PA profession.                *For winners, consider documenting this on an evaluation or award package as "SAFPA Senior PA Excellence Award"

TONY DITOMMASO PUBLISHING AWARD

Named after Tony DiTommaso, a steadfast advocate for the Society of Air Force PAs, this award honors the Physician Assistant author who has published an exceptional clinical or research article within the previous calendar year, contributing to the educational advancement of the PA profession.  Authors who have contributed to the Towner-Schafer Report with clinical or research articles that are related to their Fellowship program may compete in this category and are included as automatic nominees for this award.

TOWNER-SCHAFER REPORT (TSR) PUBLISHING AWARD

This award honors the Physician Assistant author who has published an exceptional article within the previous calendar year to the Towner-Schafer Report, contributing to the advancement of PA education, officership,  leadership, mentorship and professionalism.  Examples include:  leadership article, Job Highlight article, Personnel Spotlight article, Deployment article, etc.  Authors who have contributed to the Towner-Schafer Report are included as automatic nominees for this award. 

Clinical or research articles are NOT eligible for this award.

*For winners, consider documenting this on an evaluation or award package as something similar to "SAFPA Publication Award Winner"

HOW TO SUBMIT

Nominations shall be submitted:

• In a standard Word document
• In paragraph format similar to an Air Force Commendation Medal or Meritorious Service Medal
• Maximum of 14 lines 
• 10 - 12 Font - New Times Roman 
• The final sentence of the nomination must summarize why the nominee should be selected for the award.  
• Award period covers calendar year 2022

WHERE TO SUBMIT

Nomination submissions must be received

by the SAFPA President-Elect:

Maj Emily De Leon

No later than 28 January 2023

Email to:

safpa.nominations@gmail.com