Award Recipients
1999-2007

Nicholas Andrew Cummings Annual Award

2007:
Carlton V. Horbelt, DDS, FADPD, FACD
Arlington, TN
National and international interdisciplinary leader and educator in the field of special care dentistry.

2006:
Joellen W. Hawkins, RN, PhD
Auburndale, MA
Outstanding scholarly and academic contributions and involvement in community service.

2004:
Chet Evans, MS, DPM
Miami Shores, FL
Outstanding contributions to interprofessional care at local, state and international levels.

2002:
Judith Lewis, PhD, RN
Richmond, VA
Excellence in contributions to NAP as officer, Journal Editor, web-site developer and Academic leader.

2000:
Erol Augsburger, OD
Birmingham, AL
Interdisciplinary academic and practice work.

1999:
Nicholas Cummings, PhD
Scottsdale, AZ
Founder, long-time leader, NAP.

Senator Daniel K. Inouye Award

2006:
Congressman Ted Strickland
Lisbon, OH
Advocate for children, individuals suffering from mental health illnesses, and seniors.

2003:
State Senator Angela Z. Monson
Oklahoma, OK
Activism in care for the poor at state and National levels.

2000:
Congressman Charles Norwood, DDS
Washington, DC
Patient Privacy Act.

Interdisciplinary Creativity in Practice and Education Award

2007:
Center for Health Interprofessional Programs and the CLARION Competition
University of Minnesota
Offering students across six disciplines in health care a meeting place, and a forum for interprofessional learning programs.

2006:
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Organization
Irvine, CA
Addressing visual dysfunction for individuals who are neurologically challenged.

2004:
Craig M. Lilly, MD
Concord, MA
Outcomes research on multi-faceted interdisciplinary interventions in Critical Care.

2003:
Gloria D. Heinemann, PhD
Buffalo, NY
Antonette M. Zeiss, PhD
Palo Alto, CA
Book "Team Performance in Health Care: Assessment and Development"

2002:
Association of Academic Health Centers
Washington, DC
Support of books and conference on interdisciplinary care.

2000:
Pascal Imperato, MD
New York, NY
Participation in multi-disciplinary NYC legislative efforts with Optometry.

1999:
Madeline Schmitt, PhD, RN
Rochester, NY
Lifetime leadership in research and education in interdisciplinary care.

Interdisciplinary Group Recognition Award

2004:
American Academy of Wound Management
Washington, DC
Fostering interdisciplinary principles and practices in wound care

2003:
Kentucky Interdisciplinary Community Screening Program
Interdisciplinary training and service program for the poor

2002:
Primary Care Fellowship Program (HRSA)
Unique interdisciplinary training program in public policy for future health care leaders

2000:
East Carolina University Interdisciplinary Education program
Unique interdisciplinary training program to increase access to care in underserved area.