2024 Physician Assistant Recognition Award Recipients
Every October, during National Physician Assistant Week (October 6-12), we recognize our physician assistants with a celebration event and annual awards. The Annual Physician Assistant Recognition Award is one of many ways we recognize and celebrate the outstanding leadership and patient care our physician assistants provide.
Distinguished PA of the Year

Jennifer Beatty, PA-C
PA Educator of the Year

Lindsay Driscoll, PA-C
PA Pillar of the Year

Jessica McCarthy, PA-C
Rising Stars of the Year

Angelica Giuliani, PA-C and Michael McCormick, PA-C
Nominees
- Michelle Greer
- Maura Kelly
- Sarah Kelly
- Kendall Mehinagic
- Danielle Moore
- Maggie Naclerio
- Matt O'Connor
- Nicole Patton
- Sarah Prizand
- Stephanie Roulier
- Lindsay Schafer
- Mei Xu
2025 Paragon Award Recipients
The Paragon Award was created to recognize a BWH/BWFH Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP/CRNA/CNS/Certified Nurse Midwife) who Models Excellence in one or more areas including:
- Compassionate & Superior Patient Care
- Clinical Innovation
- Inspiring education and mentorship
- Exceptional Team Player
- Leadership
- Going Above and Beyond
Quarter 3 Paragon Award Winners

Nicole Bourque, PA-C, Faulkner Cardiology

Rebecca Corbett, PA-C, Faulkner Hospital Medicine (FACT)

Meghan Dugan, PA-C, Radiation Oncology

Sharon Forsmo, PA-C, BWH Cardiology

Bruce Kocher, PA-C, Cardiac Surgery

Shari Vigneau, PA-C, Orthopedic Surgery
Nominate an APP for a Paragon Award
To nominate a BWH/BWFH APP who models excellence, please complete the nomination form below: