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 2024 Annual Awards will open in August 2024.
Read the press release on the 2023 winners.
2023 UVCA Award Winners






Phil Golinsky, DC
Chiropractor of the Year
Paul Cronk, DC
Century of Service Award
Tom Wetzen, DC
Impact Award
Eric Carlsen, DC
District Director
Chris Perron, DC
John Stoke Award
Robert Egan, DC
Literary Award