2025 AAPA Awards Celebrate Excellence in PA Leadership
Slice of Healthcare Team
May 22, 2025
Key highlights
- Colonel James J. Jones named PA of the Year for transformative contributions in healthcare.
- Phoebe Zhang recognized as PA Student of the Year for her academic and community impact.
- Brigadier General Bill A. Soliz honored for exceptional military medical service.
- Awardees demonstrate leadership across clinical care, advocacy, education, and diversity.
Notable Quote
“ These PAs embody the innovative, dedicated spirit that drives our profession forward. These awardees aren’t simply raising the bar for our profession – they're showing what exceptional leadership and service looks like. ”
Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, President and Chair of the Board at AAPA
Why This Matters
The AAPA’s 2025 Individual Excellence Awards highlight the extraordinary contributions of PAs who are setting benchmarks in healthcare leadership, education, advocacy, and diversity. As the PA profession continues to grow in scope and significance, these recognitions serve not only to honor individual accomplishments but also to inspire broader progress and innovation in medical practice. Celebrating such achievements underscores the pivotal role of PAs in shaping accessible, high-quality healthcare systems.
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