W. H. Marquardt Awards

Nominations for this award may be submitted by a third party (e.g., a colleague, supervisor, or peer familiar with the nominee’s qualifications and contributions) or as a self-nomination.

Nominees must:

• Be a PA (PA students may nominate a preceptor/mentor but are not eligible to receive the fellowship)
• Be an AAPA Fellow member in good standing
• Have an employment history that reflects a strong focus in primary care
• Demonstrate strong history of participation in community health initiatives
• Demonstrate experience of collaborative work with other healthcare providers

The application form will include the following sections/required components, to be completed by the applicant (if self-nomination) or nominator (if third-party nomination):

• General information about the applicant/nominee
• Short answer questions – community health and collaborative service activities
• Essay or letter of recommendation:
  • Self-nomination: Write a brief essay describing your experiences and interest in community health initiatives and primary care medicine and demonstrates how your experience/interest in those areas influences the next generation of providers.
  • Third-party nomination: Provide a letter of recommendation that describes the nominee’s experiences and interest in community health initiatives and primary care medicine and demonstrates how their experience/interest in those areas influences the next generation of providers.
• CV

The 2025 William H. Marquardt Community Health Access Award cycle will open July 14.

Award amount: $2,500 (4 awards available)

View the 2024 qualifications and requirements document.