Physician Assistant (PA) Recognition

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
Jennifer Beatty, PA-C

PA Educator of the Year

Lindsay Driscoll
Lindsay Driscoll, PA-C

PA Pillar of the Year

Jessica McCarthy
Jessica McCarthy, PA-C

Rising Stars of the Year

Angelica Giuliani  Michael McCormick
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
Nicole Bourque, PA-C, Faulkner Cardiology

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

Meghan Dugan
Meghan Dugan, PA-C, Radiation Oncology

Sharon Forsmo
Sharon Forsmo, PA-C, BWH Cardiology

Bruce Kocher
Bruce Kocher, PA-C, Cardiac Surgery

Shari Vigneau
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:

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We appreciate you taking the time to recognize a BWH/BWFH Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP/CRNA/CNS/Certified Nurse Midwife) who models excellence!

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