Eligibility Requirements
Nominees must have:
- Sustained and continuous positive leadership contributions over a period of fifteen years or more;
- Leadership contributions of an exceptional value to the association and to the physical therapy profession;
- Demonstrated significant leadership that has had a lasting impact on the development and progression of the physical therapy profession;
- Exhibited leadership contributions that were sustained and continuous over a fifteen-year period or more;
- Through their leadership, demonstrated contributions leading to a measurable change, revitalization of an idea resulting in change, or creation of an opportunity for change within the physical therapy profession;
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership ability within the physical therapy profession through service to their local community, to APTA and its components, or to international physical therapy associations, through elected or appointed groups, appointed or elected positions, or other volunteer capacities; and
- Recognition by peers for their service and contributions to the physical therapy profession and the association.
What Recipients Receive
An engraved crystal vase will be presented to the awardee(s) by APTA's Board of Directors at the association's annual conference and an official announcement will appear in an association publication.
Submission Requirements
During the online process, the following documents will be required for upload:
- Current curriculum vitae or resume of the nominee
- A letter of nomination (from the nominator) that specifically focuses on the strengths of the nominee in relation to the award criteria, not to exceed three (3) pages
- Two (2) letters of support, not to exceed two (2) pages each, obtained from individuals who can specifically address one or more of the criterion(a) for selection
Submit a Nomination
The call for nominations will begin August 2013. Please check back for updates.