Celebrate Excellence in Chiropractic Care: Nominations Open!

Dec 21, 2025 | ANJC News & Updates, Insurance News, News for Members

The Association of New Jersey Chiropractors is proud to recognize the doctors who lead with integrity, compassion, and innovation through our annual awards program. These honors celebrate members who elevate the chiropractic profession through outstanding patient care, community impact, and dedication to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the ANJC.

We invite you to nominate a colleague who exemplifies excellence—whether through years of service and leadership or through trailblazing ideas that move our profession forward. Your nomination helps shine a light on the chiropractors making a meaningful difference for patients, families, and communities across New Jersey.

Nominations are open January 12 through April 3. Click here or scroll below to nominate someone.

All submissions will be reviewed by the Conference Planning Committee. Nominees will be notified of next steps no later than April 30.

Thank you for taking the time to recognize and celebrate the very best of our profession.

Click here to view past winners.

Nomination Form

Nomination Details & Criteria:

  • Chiropractor of the Year: Provide example(s) of how this individual has exemplified through their patient care and practice that they are equitable to all people, centered on the whole person within the context of family and community, based on science, technology, and best available evidence and research, supported by lifelong professional learning and/or grounded in respect and compassion for each individual.
  • Trailblazer Award: Provide example(s) of how this individual has developed innovative strategies and techniques to engage with their community through chiropractic methods, education, advocacy and accountability.

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View Past Winners

Trailblazer Award

Dr. Peter Scordilis, 2024
Dr. Lori Nuzzi, 2025

Chiropractor of the Year

Dr. Steven Clarke, 2006
Dr. Rosemary Calio, 2007
Dr. Richard Healy, 2008
Dr. Mike Goione, 2009
Dr. Brett Wartenberg, 2010
Dr. Richard Fellows, 2011
Dr. Dave Graber, 2012
Dr. Donald DeFabio, 2013
Dr. Joseph Garolis, 2014
Dr. Joseph D’Angiolillo, 2015
Dr. Michael Kirk, 2016
2017 – no award given
Dr. Jeannine Baer, 2018
2019 – no award given
Dr. Jordan Kovacs, 2020
2021 – no award given
2022 – no award given
Dr. Don Antonelli, 2023
Dr. Victor Rossi, 2024
Dr. Greg Doerr, 2025

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