Excellence in Pediatrics Annual Awards
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.
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
