Nominate an advocate and share your expertise at DO Day 2026

The AOA is calling on members to help celebrate and strengthen osteopathic advocacy through two exciting opportunities.

AOA Advocacy Awards

Nominate an outstanding osteopathic advocate for the 2025 AOA Advocacy Awards by Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT. Categories include:

Individual Excellence in Advocacy
Organizational Excellence in Advocacy
Congressional Champion of Osteopathic Medicine

These awards honor individuals and organizations making a real impact through leadership, community engagement and policy advocacy. The winners will be recognized at DO Day on Capitol Hill 2026.

Submit your nomination

DO Day 2026 call for speakers and presenters

We’re seeking passionate individuals to share their expertise in advocacy, leadership or health policy during the DO Day on Capitol Hill 2026 virtual program.

Virtual event: March 21-22, 2026
In-person meetings in Washington, D.C.: March 25-26, 2026
Recording deadline: Feb. 20, 2026

Selected sessions will be featured on the DO Day virtual platform and available to all attendees.

Apply now