Upcoming Educational Events

Events

Annual Perinatal Partnership Conference
September 7-9, 2025, in Cherokee, NC

NC Nurse Leaders Conference
October 14, 2025, in Greensboro, NC

Annual Conference Awards

Dr. Ann Wolfe Memorial Perinatal Partnership Conference Scholarship

NC Perinatal Association Baby Booty Awards

Dr. Ann Wolfe Memorial Perinatal Partnership Conference Scholarship

The Ann Wolfe scholarship fund was established in memory of former board member Dr. Ann Wolfe and was made possible through a gift from the estate of Dr. Wolfe.

The scholarship is awarded annually to health department staff serving in women’s or children’s health employed in North Carolina. The 2024 scholarships will cover the entire NC/SC Annual Perinatal Conference registration, a one-year NCPA membership, and $250 to be applied to conference travel expenses. Two scholarships are offered as a reward and recognition for staff employed by local health departments in maternal and child health programs. Nominees should have demonstrated commitment to improving the health and welfare of women and infants in North Carolina. Membership in NCPA is strongly encouraged.

If you have any questions, contact the Awards Committee: ncperinatalmembership@gmail.com.

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Crystal Rackley

Crystal Rackley

Guilford County Health Department

Crystal Rackley is a licensed clinical social work associate in North Carolina specializing in prenatal and postpartum mental health care. With a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Winston-Salem State University and a Master’s from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, she has over a decade of experience in child welfare and community-based outreach. Her work focuses on reproductive health, interpersonal relationships, and maternal wellness, ensuring optimal birth outcomes for expecting mothers and their families. Crystal is pursuing PSI clinical track certification and a postpartum doula certification through DONA International.

Angie Leamy

Angie Leamy

Johnston County Health Department

Angie Leamy is a registered nurse with 33 years of experience across labor and delivery, maternal care, wound care, home health, and medical-surgical nursing. In 2023, she earned her Credentialed Public Health Nurse designation and has since dedicated her work to care management for high-risk pregnancies. As part of the CMHRP program, Angie helps expecting parents achieve positive outcomes through education and connections to community resources. She is passionate about maternal and infant health and enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, children, and grandchildren.

North Carolina Perinatal Association Baby Booty Awards

Any NCPA member may nominate an individual/organization for a Baby Booty Award. Please email a nominee recommendation to the Awards Committee (see below) providing reasons and examples as to why your nominee deserves the award.

Email nominations and any questions to Judy Lupo, Award Committee Chair: ncperinatalmembership@gmail.com

Business & Industry Award

Business & Industry Award

Individual Award

Individual Award

Legislative Award

Legislative Award

Special Recognition Awards

Special Recognition Awards

Team Award

Team Award

Ann Wolfe Award

Ann Wolfe Award