Excellence in Pediatrics Annual Awards
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (TNAAP) will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, August 23 at 12:00 pm CT.
The meeting will convene at Hilton Franklin Cool Springs, 601 Corporate Centre Drive, Franklin, TN 37067, and will be held in conjunction with our Tennessee State Pediatric Conference.
Members are invited to attend.
The Annual Meeting will include:
- TNAAP Operational Update
- Financial Report
The TNAAP Excellence in Pediatrics Awards recognize and honor pediatricians and community members who have made exceptional contributions to children’s health advocacy in Tennessee.
2025 Honorees
Pediatrician of the Year
- Hunter Butler MD, FAAP
Senior Pediatrician of the Year
Jim Johns, MD, FAAP
Early Career Physician of the Year
- Edson Ruiz, MD, FAAP
Friend of Children
- Say YES to RECESS Tennessee
AAP Special Achievement Award
- Rosemary Hunter, MD FAAP
2024 Honorees
Pediatrician of the Year
- Suzanne Berman, MD (Crossville)
Senior Pediatrician of the Year
- Jennifer Najjar Leeper, MD (Nashville)
Friend of Children
- Melanie Bull & Jim Schmidt (Nashville)
AAP Special Achievement Award
- Barbara Dentz, MD & Dorothy Sinard, MD (Nashville)
2023 Honorees
Pediatrician of the Year
- Timothy Fuller, DO (Greeneville)
Lifetime Achievement
- Kathryn M. Edwards, MD, FAAP (Nashville)
Senior Pediatricians of the Year
- Gail Beeman, MD, MHPE, FAAP (Memphis)
- Joan White, MD, FAAP (Goodlettsville)
Early Career Physician of the Year
- Kelsey Gastineau, MD, FAAP (Nashville)
Friend of Children
- Heather Brandt, PhD (Memphis)
AAP Special Achievement Award
- Cassandra Brady, MD, FAAP (Nashville)
2023 Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors who make this event possible!
Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
2023 Photo Gallery
