Award Definition
Honors mid- to late-career OTRs and COTAs who have made sustained and outstanding contributions to occupational therapy practice through leadership, mentorship, scholarship, advocacy, entrepreneurship, or other efforts to support groups, communities, and populations.
Eligibility Requirements
- Current NBCOT certification in good standing is required for the award nominee.
- Certified for at least 10 years.
- Strong connection to the NBCOT mission must be demonstrated.
How to Apply
- Access the award application platform and create an account. You can also log in using your Google username and password.
- Complete the award application and attach the following documents:
- One (1) professional letter of recommendation/reference
- Nominee's résumé
- Submit the application.
- Self-nomination or nomination by others is accepted.
Additional Information for Application Questions
- Describe the nominee's most outstanding and sustained contributions to OT practice.
- Highlight specific efforts that stand out.
- The response should indicate if the nominee was the lead/primary contributor or if the contribution was a group effort.
- Describe how the nominee has demonstrated leadership, mentorship, scholarship, advocacy, or entrepreneurship through their contributions. Provide specific examples and/or attachments.
- Any attachments should complement the written response.
- How have groups, communities, and/or populations directly benefited from the nominee's contributions?
- Describe how the nominee has tailored their efforts to serve these groups effectively.
- Any attachments should complement the written response.
- How does the nominee's personal philosophy inspire their commitment to making these sustained contributions?
- The personal philosophy should clearly describe the nominee's motivations for their contributions.
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