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. 

2025 UVCA Award Winner

Michelle Rose, DC

Michelle Rose, DC

Chiropractor of the Year

Past UVCA Award Winners

Chiropractor of the Year

2024          Dr. Tom Wetzen 
2023          Dr. Phil Golinsky
2022          Dr. Vincent Joseph
2021          Dr. Chris Perron
2018          Dr. Michelle Rose
2017          Dr. Ray Tuck, Jr.
2016          Dr. Joe Foley
2015          Dr. Tom Wetzen
2014          Dr. Will Sonak
2013          Dr. Bibhu Misra
2012          Dr. David Dolberg
2011           Dr. Chris Bruno
2010          Dr. Jay Greenstein

Lifetime Achievement Award

2015          Dr. Bill Thesier
2012          Dr. George McClelland