Outstanding Mentor Award

Established in 2011, this award recognizes occupational therapy practitioners (clinician, educator, or researcher) who have demonstrated outstanding mentoring of a student, colleague, or employee in a sustained partnership in practice, academic, or research contexts, wherein mutual respect, guidance, and knowledge is shared.

Description and purpose

To recognize an occupational therapist (OT) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA)(clinician, educator, or researcher) who has demonstrated outstanding mentoring of a student, colleague, or employee in a sustained partnership in practice, academic, or research contexts, wherein mutual respect, guidance, and knowledge are shared.
To provide incentives for occupational therapy practitioners to mentor others.

Minimal requirements

The nominee(s) shall demonstrate excellent mentoring in one or more of the following categories:
- Advising and guiding the mentee effectively.
- Advocacy (i.e., advocating on behalf of the mentee, etc.).
- Teaching the mentee specific skills/strategies or providing resources/opportunities for independent learning.
- Communicating effectively and facilitating the mentee’s progress toward achieving professional development goals.
- Serving as an inspiring role model for the mentee.

Specific information regarding award

One award may be given per year.