2025-2026 Awards Recipients
Below are our 2025-2026 Awards Recipients as chosen by the respective PAPNA committees.
PAPNA Educator of the Year
heidi steger
venango technology center
This award is presented to the PAPNA faculty member of the year selected from PAPNA members and students throughout the Commonwealth.
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Scholarship Recipient
hanna imler
Altoona CTC
Scholarships are awarded based on student applications across the Commonwealth and selected by the PAPNA Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship Recipient
emma garland
franklin CTC
Scholarships are awarded based on student applications across the Commonwealth and selected by the PAPNA Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship Recipient
pooja grurung
hacc
Scholarships are awarded based on student applications across the Commonwealth and selected by the PAPNA Scholarship Committee.
Promoting and Facilitating Collaboration Among Practical Nursing Educators
Who we are
PA-PNA
The Pennsylvania Association of Practical Nursing Administrators is a non-profit organization designed to advance the profession of Practical Nursing through education and advocacy regarding the role of the Practical Nurse in today's healthcare system. We are comprised of professional registered nurses who work as deans, directors, chairs, or coordinators of practical nursing programs throughout the state of Pennsylvania. We welcome members from other states to share in the networking and support system of the association as non-voting members.
