VNPC 9th Annual Summit

Building Up Opportunities

Innovate, Act and Transform

October 19-20, 2025 | Roanoke, VA

Join us for our 9th Annual Summit at Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, VA on October 19-20, 2025. This event is a collaborative, immersive experience designed for both community and clinical care providers and features a range of current topics and dynamic speakers designed to inspire, educate, and increase awareness about how we can all improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

Award Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed. Thank you for your nominations for the 2025 VNPC Annual Summit Awards. Recipients will be announced on October 20th at the Summit.

  • Joan Williamson Wonder Nurse Award for Outstanding Nurse Recognition
  • Donald Dudley Bacon Award for Hospital Recognition
  • Donald Dudley Iced Tea Award for Community Recognition
Wonder Nurse Award

In loving memory of Joan Williamson, RN (1953–2024), the Wonder Nurse award honors a nurse who goes above and beyond in patient care, teamwork, and community service.

Submit your nomination by Sept. 26.
Recipient of 2023 Dudley Iced Tea Award.

Roxanne Harris was the recipient of the Donald Dudley Community Recognition Iced Tea Award at the 7th Annual VNPC Summit in 2023.

Bacon and Iced Tea Awards

The Dudley Awards honor former VNPC OB Chair Dr. Donald Dudley. The Bacon Award recognizes outstanding impact in a hospital setting. The Iced Tea Award celebrates contributions in a community setting.

Agenda

Sunday, October 19, 2025

(Optional, registration is required) Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Cash bar available. Welcome reception runs 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Join us for breakfast before we start our day together!

Led by VNPC Staff

Guest Speaker Mayor Joseph L Cobb.

Evan Isaacs, Reagan Overeem

The VNPC data team will share new state-level insights into maternal and infant health.

This year has been a busy one, the VNPC team will share updates on our structure, highlight current & upcoming projects, and educate on  recent bills.

Dr. Brian Castrucci

Dr. Castrucci is the CEO and president of the de Beaumont Foundation. He is also a leading public health advocate and epidemiologist.

Grab a coffee and make some connections.

  1. Act: Child Welfare’s Response to Substance Exposed Infants/ Culture First: Building the Foundation for Trauma-Informed Care
  2. Transform: Reducing Patient and Provider Trauma Through Simulation-Based Training/CHoR@VCU Neonatal Resuscitation Outreach Program
  3. Innovate: Using Our Voice for System Change: How Communities are Reshaping the Maternal Health Narrative/ VMAP for Moms+: Expanding Access to Perinatal Mental Health Care in Virginia

Enjoy lunch and network with other attendees.

  1. Act: Building a Zero Suicide Safety Net for Virginia’s Perinatal Community & Improving Maternal Health Outcomes Through The Emergency Department Care Coordination Program
  2. Transform: Breastfeeding & Substance Use Disorder; The Effect of Pre-pregnancy Primary Care and Insurance on Maternal and Infant Outcomes among Virginia Women Living with Varying Rurality and Access to Maternity Care     
  3. Innovate: Strategies to Promote Doula Inclusivity in the Labor & Delivery Setting/Joyful Nursing

Hear from community members on all things maternal and infant health.

Get the scoop on what the VNPC Quality improvement team has been working on.

  • Bacon Award
  • Iced Tea Award
  • Nurse Superhero Award
  • Community Fund Awardees

Share your work with us.

We are pleased to announce that all available vendor slots for this year’s summit have been filled.

At the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC), we offer 4 distinct tiers for vendors to choose from, each designed to suit varying levels of engagement.

$250 Entry-level membership option for community non-profits. Examples include community and state organizations. Green members receive essential benefits, allowing them to participate in VNPC activities while staying informed about developments and opportunities within the neonatal care landscape. Included in Green tier vendor fees: Entry fee for 2 people to table and attend the conference, breakfast and lunch/snacks included, ability to place materials on a 6 foot table, and a sign that must fit behind or space permitting next to table. Included in the beginning slide as a green vendor, morning of the conference

$500 Entry-level membership option (for profits companies; example promoting medical equipment, same as green). Silver members receive essential benefits, allowing them to participate in VNPC activities while staying informed about developments and opportunities within the neonatal care landscape. Included in Silver tier vendor fees: Entry fee for 2 people to table and attend the conference, breakfast and lunch/snacks included, ability to place materials on a 6 foot table, and a sign that must fit behind or space permitting next to table. Included in the beginning slide as a Silver vendor, morning of the conference

 $1000 Comprehensive membership features. Gold membership offers a robust range of services and opportunities for collaboration, ideal for vendors looking to enhance their connection with perinatal and neonatal/infant health professionals. Included in the Gold tier are all the benefits of Silver/Green, i.e. Entry fee for 2 people to table and attend the conference, breakfast and lunch/snacks included, ability to place materials on a 6 foot table, and a sign that must fit behind or space permitting next to table. PLUS: 1) Logo will be displayed during each break and lunch on a slideshow, 2) your sign may placed in front of room near stage (no larger than 48”X83”), and 3) a shout-out on social media during the event.

$1500 Reception for two people, 8X10 table for both days of Summit, meals both days for 2 people, place a sign near stage (no bigger than 4 ft X8 ft tall), social media post about your organization and support of the VNPC both prior to the Summit and after the Summit, thank you to your organization in the agenda/linktree, logo/link in event email marketing campaigns, and premium location for your table.

“The VNPC conference far exceeded my expectations and was full of wonderful and relevant education and presenters. Truly an amazing event.”

“The Turn the Page stories shared at the Day of Learning served as an inspiration and yet more “Why” to keep us moving forward with this work.”

“The Turn the Page project provides a powerful opportunity to reach a broad spectrum of providers, students, doctors, nurses, etc, to learn how women are affected, and how we can do better.”