<h3>Eligibility</h3> <h4><strong><em><span style="color: red;">New!</span></em> </strong>APP Excellence in Early Practice Award</h4> <p><strong>Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be within five (5) years or less of practicing in the field of urology at the time of nomination.</li> <li>Demonstrates strong early clinical development and a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care appropriate to their career stage.</li> <li>Shows initiative and innovation in early practice, including contributions to quality improvement, patient care enhancements, or practice-based initiatives.</li> <li>Demonstrates emerging leadership and professional engagement, including participation in institutional, local, or regional activities that support the advancement of urologic care and the APP role.</li> <li>Actively supports the visibility, value, and advancement of APPs in urology through collaboration, advocacy, education, or mentorship.</li> <li>An AUA Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Member in good standing who does not currently serve on the AUA APP Committee.</li> </ul> <p>The winner will receive a $500 stipend to attend the 2027 AUA Annual Meeting in San Diego and will be formally recognized during the onsite APP Program.</p>