We are proud to share that Dr. Valerie Flattes has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) State Award for Outstanding Contributions.
This prestigious award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and impact in advancing the nurse practitioner role through Practice, Education, Advocacy, Research, and Leadership (PEARL). Each year, only one recipient per state is selected, making this a truly distinguished recognition.
AANP empowers nurse practitioners to deliver accessible, person-centered, and equitable care across diverse communities. Dr. Flattes exemplifies these values in every aspect of her work, and we celebrate her ongoing contributions to the field.
We are proud to have Dr. Flattes in the GAPNA community and celebrate her continued leadership and dedication to the profession – please join us in congratulating Dr. Flattes on this incredible honor!
View the full list of recipients: 2025 AANP State Award Winners