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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

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Margaret Kavanaugh
dr eric carlsen
Dr. Tom Roselle
tessa foley

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

Past UVCA Award Winners