Alaska Primary Care Association
Awards
The Alaska Primary Care Association is proud to recognize community health leadership and accomplishment through two annual recognition programs.
The annual Alaska Health Center Super Stars event recognizes health center staff who go above and beyond in serving their patients and community.
APCA’s annual Health Center Awards focus on leadership in education, clinical practice, and innovation. Its highest awards recognize lifetime achievement and emerging leadership.
2025 Health Center Awards
Lifetime Contribution Award
M. Lynn Crane of Iliuliuk Family & Health Services
This award recognizes the long and inspiring careers of those who have made lasting impacts on the Alaska Community Health Center system, locally or statewide.
Tom Taylor Emerging Leader Award
Daphne Azimi-Tabrizi of Sunshine Community Health Center
This award recognizes the contributions of emerging leaders and encourages their continued engagement in advancing accessible and affordable healthcare for all Alaskans.
Rainbow Award
Jennifer Dickson of Seldovia Village Tribe Health & Wellness
This award recognizes an individual whose contributions advance Population Health, including Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or Behavioral Health Integration (BHI).
Steelhead Award
Joshua Gilmore of Sunshine Community Health Center
This award recognizes an individual making exceptional contributions to addressing emerging health issues.
Sockeye Award
Jason Korlaske of Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center
This award commemorates an individual who has made exceptional contributions toward health workforce development.
Chinook Award
Scott Hale of Copper River Native Association
This award recognizes an individual whose outstanding contributions support the accessibility and affordability of healthcare for Alaskans.
Coho Award
Erica Rae of Seldovia Village Tribe Health & Wellness
This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding contributions in health policy and leadership.