UVCA Awards
UVCA presents the following awards each year at its annual Fall Convention. Special awards of recognition not listed here may also be presented.
Chiropractor of the Year – in recognition of exceptional service, achievement and/or leadership to the chiropractic profession for current or past accomplishments by a UVCA Doctor of Chiropractic member.
District Director Award – in recognition of exceptional service, achievement and/or leadership to the chiropractic profession for current or past accomplishments by one of the five UVCA District Directors.
Literary Award – in recognition of a Doctor of Chiropractic who has published a paper in a scientific journal.
John Stoke Award – named for the founder of the Stoke Chiropractic Clinic in Roanoke which has been in operation for more than a century, this award recognizes a Doctor of Chiropractic who has published a piece for lay consumption in digital or print media.
Nominations for the 2025 Annual Awards will open in August 2025.
Read the press release on the 2024 winners.
2024 UVCA Award Winners
Tom Wetzen, DC
Chiropractor of the Year
Margaret Kavanagh Reporter WTKR News 3
Journalism Award
Eric Carlsen, DC
District Director of the Year
Tom Roselle, DC
John Stoke Award
Tessa Foley
Literary Award