The RPA Recognition Awards were created to formally recognize and thank members and friends of the Association for their contributions to nephrology practice. Awards will be presented during the March 2008 RPA annual meeting.  Please find below a listing of the awards. Click on the award for a detailed description and the criteria for that particular award.

Distinguished Nephrology Service Award

Exemplary Practice Award

Special Recognition Award

Nomination Form

Distinguished Nephrology Service Award

2008 Recipient: John Sadler, MD

2007 Recipient: Emil Paganini, MD

2006 Recipient: William Haley, MD

2005 Recipient: Richard Hamburger, MD

This award will recognize an individual RPA member who exemplifies RPA’s mission and goals and has demonstrated local and/or national leadership to that end.

Criteria for Distinguished Nephrology Service Award

This RPA member shall:

• Be an RPA member for two years or more;
• Be nominated by either another RPA member, RPA committee member or a member of the RPA Board of Directors;
• Be nominated on the basis of his/her contribution for nephrology in the field of socioeconomics or clinical practice;
• Have distinguished himself or herself by accomplishments consistent with RPA’s goals and objectives and/or RPA’s mission;
• Be an individual whose outstanding performance with the Association has substantially impacted the clinical care of patients with renal disorders or has substantially contributed to the practice of nephrology;
• Not be a current officer or member of the Board of Directors nor hold a position with RPA that regularly requires participation in Board meetings at the time of nomination.

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Exemplary Practice Award

2008 Recipient: Nephrology Associates, PA

2007 Recipients: Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center, Phoenix, AZ and Scott&White Clinic, Temple, TX

2006 Recipient: Associates in Nephrology

2005 Recipient: Denver Nephrologists, PC

This award recognizes a particular nephrology practice that is uniquely incorporating and supporting suggested practices and strategic efforts of the RPA while meeting the needs of its community. Examples could include the development of novel chronic kidney disease clinics or other practice enhancement activities, creative contracting arrangements with health plans which embrace the value of the nephrology practice and the quality of care it generates, or using information systems to document the implementation and outcomes of clinical practice guidelines.

Criteria for Exemplary Practice Award

The recognized Practice shall accomplish and reflect one or more of the following attributes:

• Have at least 50% of eligible practice members and employees as active RPA members; and
• · Have distinguished itself by performing in an unusual or meritorious manner in the furthering of RPA goals, objectives and mission; or
• Have improved and/or strengthened their goals, productivity and direction by incorporating and being committed to RPA sponsored programs; or
• Have made substantial contributions to the discipline of nephrology and have achieved outstanding recognition in one or more domains of the specialty including clinical care, education and leadership; or
• Be nominated for its socioeconomic contributions and successes to the field and not by virtue of scientific achievement alone.

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Special Recognition Award

2008 Recipient: The Honorable John Lewis

2007 Recipient: The Honorable David Camp

2006 Recipient: The Honorable Joe Manchin, III

2005 Recipient: No nominations submitted

This award recognizes a non-RPA member who has been active in supporting the mission, vision and strategic goals of the organization. This could be a legislator, statesperson, or other prominent individual.

Criteria for Special Recognition Award

This individual shall:

• Be nominated by a committee member or a member of the RPA Board of Directors;
• Have served as an elected or appointed government official at a state or federal level;
• Have provided outstanding public service toward improving the delivery of renal health care;
• Have distinguished himself or herself through accomplishments which are consistent with RPA goals, objectives and mission.

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