Submission Deadline

January 6, 2025

How to Apply

Individuals may nominate themselves or a colleague. To be considered for this award, the nominated individual must:

  1. Be a current member of the Academic Pediatric Association.
  2. Fill out the common application.
  3. Submit two 1-2 page letters of recommendation explaining why they are deserving of the award.
  4. Submit a Program Description. You may download the minimum components of a Program Description here.
  5. Submit a CV.
  6. Submit a DEI statement. (250 word maximum)

The APA Public Policy and Advocacy Award recognizes a pediatric department or program whose public policy advocacy efforts at the state, regional, national, or international level have improved the health and well-being of infants, children, and/or adolescents.

Eligibility

General pediatric programs led by APA members are eligible for this award.

Criteria

Programs must demonstrate

  • excellence in advocacy efforts.
  • acceptance by students and/or residents.
  • acceptance by the community.
  • institutional innovations and adaptability.
  • outstanding quality of the individuals trained in the program.

Emphasis is placed on the award being given to an outstanding program.

Award Winners

2024

  • Rosy Chhabra, PhD & Delaney Gracy, MD, MPH, Montefiore School Health Program (MSHP)