Nurse Practitioner and Advocate of the Year Awards

AONP congratulates these outstanding Oklahoma NPs and AONP members. You are a wonderful assest to Oklahoma and we are proud to have you in our ranks. 

The 2014 AANP State Award for Excellence: NP OF THE YEAR winner is Kerri Ellis, of Sapulpa. The NP State Award for Excellence is given annually to an outstanding NP who has demonstrated excellence in NP clinical practice. 

2014 AANP Advocate State Award for Excellence: ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR winner is Tricia Butner, of Seminole. The Advocate State Award for Excellence is given annually to an outstanding NP who has made a significant contribution toward increasing awareness and acceptance of NPs. Examples of past recipients have been physicians, legislators, educators, etc. NPs are also eligible for the advocate award for non-clinical practice initiatives related to leadership, precepting, policy, politics, research, education, or community affairs.