Nick Evans (Former Psoriasis Association chair), awarded prestigious Advocate for Dermatology Award 2025

Congratulations to Nick Evans, former Chair of the Psoriasis Association (2015 to 2024), who received the inaugural Advocate for Dermatology Award 2025.

The award which is the first of its kind, was presented at this year's British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) Annual Meeting 2025 in Glasgow, during the AGM.

The Advocate for Dermatology Award 2025 recognises and celebrates an individual who has made a valuable contribution to dermatology as a non-dermatologist.

Nick started out his initial career in dermatology in 2000, describing himself as an ‘NHS bureaucrat’. For the last 25 years he has been an unwavering and powerful advocate for dermatology with a vision to improve care for people with skin disease.

Some of Nick’s key standout contributions include:

• Significant and valuable contribution to dermatology over 25 years.

• NHS Action on Dermatology Programme Director 2000 to 2006.

• Enthusiastically engaged with the dermatology community, including patient organisations and specialist groups, recognising the importance of all key stakeholders.

• Visited 96 dermatology department over 2 years and successfully identified resources for dermatology services including funding for new department and piloting initiatives such as Teledermatology and the role of extended role practitioners.

• Nick has raised the awareness and profile of the speciality, championing the mantra of ‘right person, right place, right time’.

• Voluntary role within the Psoriasis Association between 2011 and 2024. Serving as Chair of the Psoriasis Association between 2015-2024, where he played a vital role during a period of significant growth, including the transition to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and navigating challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nick's leadership and support have been widely praised by colleagues and the dermatology community.

“Nick is kind, thoughtful, wise, and measured, hugely supportive and always encouraging those he works with to grow and develop.”

In recognition of his immense contribution to the Psoriasis Association, Nick was also appointed an Honorary Vice-President at our AGM, last summer in July 2024. Chief Executive, Helen McAteer and Psoriasis Association Chair, Dr. Julia Schofield MBE presented him with the award, acknowledging his years of dedication to the association.

The Psoriasis Association would like to congratulate Nick on his award, and thank him for being a longstanding advocate for dermatology. Well done Nick!