Carl King Award
Jan Wagoner – 2025 Carl King Award Recipient
Jan has been a career advocate for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation for 40 years. She has been instrumental in the growth and development of the Charlotte and Winston-Salem market rehab programs. Over the years Jan has fought to prove the value and worth of her life’s passion, cardiopulmonary rehab. New patient care programs (rehab for HFpEF patients, virtual rehab via Remote Patient Monitoring, etc.) Jan has collaborated with local school systems, the American Heart Association, Healthy Charlotte Aliance, local YMCAs, (and too many more to mention), to deliver a message of wellness. Jan lives as she preaches and is a true inspiration for those who know her and work for/with her. Her 40-year career has been one of integrity, innovation, and successes. As one of the first grad students accepted into the Wake Forest Exercise Science Master’s Program, Jan has seen and played a role in the evolution of cardiopulmonary rehab.
The Carl King Award has been developed to honor his dedication and commitment to the development of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. Carl King has worked tirelessly to promote cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; to educate people and health organizations of its importance; and to embrace the lifestyle promoted by Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. Carl King’s vision and guidance has helped to make Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in North Carolina what it is today. A review of Carol King’s professional history can be found below.
To be eligible for the Carl King Award, a nominee must:
- Support the on-going vision of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
- Demonstrate commitment of the prevention of cardiac and/or pulmonary disease.
- Exemplify the healthy lifestyle promoted by cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Professionals meeting the criteria may be nominated for the award (no self nominations will be accepted) by completing this form and submitting it to the NCCRA president by March 1st. The NCCRA Board of Directors will make the final determination of this award and the recipient will be announced at the annual NCCRA symposium.