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Recognition of Achievement Award
Established in 1996, this award recognizes occupational
therapy practitioners who have made notable contributions
to the profession and its consumers in a focused area
of occupational therapy practice.
Description and purpose
- To recognize occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants who have made notable contributions to the profession and its consumers in a focused area of occupational therapy practice.
- To encourage other occupational therapy practitioners to develop and apply knowledge and skill to the advancement of the profession and in the interest of its consumers.
- To acknowledge occupational therapy practitioners who have made contributions to the profession and/or consumers through the dissemination of knowledge and expertise on local, state, regional, or national levels.
Minimal requirements
The nominee(s) shall have evidence of notable contributions to practice (e.g., fieldwork education, research, clinical practice, administration, professional advocacy). Both scholarly contribution and volunteer organizational leadership will be considered. This may include, but not be limited to:
- Development and application of practice models, methods of evaluation, or treatment strategies that enhance service to consumers.
- Development and application of academic, fieldwork, or continuing education models, programs, or methods that enhance occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant education and clinical practice.
- Participation in research activities that benefit occupational therapy practice.
- Involvement in advocacy activities that enhance the profession and benefit its consumers.
- Development and application of administrative methods that enhance practice.
Specific information regarding award
- Multiple awards may be given each year.
- If a nominee is submitted for and qualifies for both the Recognition of Achievement Award and the Roster of Fellows or Roster of Honor, only the Roster of Fellows or Roster of Honor will be given.
RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD