Chapter Leaders Receive Three 2020 Special Achievement Awards
June 22, 2021 – On behalf of its members and leadership, the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) is proud to announce that it has received the 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics Outstanding Chapter Award in the Very Large Chapter Category. This award was made possible through the hard work and dedication of the Chapter’s members, especially through the trying times of 2020.
Some of FCAAP’s work during 2020 that helped the Chapter earn the Award included the COVID – 19 Forum Series, the “FCAAP Recommendations Regarding Schools During the COVID- 19
Pandemic” white paper, the #FCAAPWellness program for Chapter members, and the FCAAP Trainee Tips video series for trainee members. Full details can be found in FCAAP’s 2020 Annual Report. The Chapter thanks its outstanding members, leaders, and partners that made these initiatives possible.
2020 AAP Special Achievement Awards
FCAAP is also very proud to honor the following Chapter leaders with 2020 AAP Special Achievement Awards to recognize their outstanding AAP work and Chapter achievements:
Immediate Past President David Paul Robinson, MD, FAAP for his unwavering leadership and support of Florida’s pediatricians through the many challenges of 2020, including the pelvic exam law and the COVIDâ19 pandemic.
Former Vice President Toni Richards-Rowley, MD, FAAP for her leadership of the Chapter’s legislative initiatives and the education of Florida’s private practice pediatricians.
Secretary Nicole Torres, MD, FAAP for her dedication to pediatric education, demonstrated through her creativity and persistence in leading The Future of Pediatric Practice conferences despite natural disasters and a pandemic.
The 2020 award nominations were reviewed by the AAP District Vice Chairpersons and approved by the AAP Executive Committee. Awardees were honored at a special District X virtual meeting on Thursday, May 6.
About FCAAP
Through its more than 2,500 members, the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics promotes the health & welfare of Florida’s children and supports pediatricians & pediatric specialists as the best qualified providers of their healthcare. Learn more by visiting www.fcaap.org.
