Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Awards

To select annual recipients for the following five (5) Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy awards:

• Outstanding PT & PTA Student Award
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• James A. Gould Excellence in Teaching Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Award
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• Rose Excellence in Research Award
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• Emerging Leader Award
• Richard W. Bowling - Richard E. Erhard Orthopaedic Clinical Practice Award
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• Paris Distinguished Service Award
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Tasks OF THE AWARDS COMMITTEE

1. Based on annual nominations received, select recipients for the above five (5) Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy awards mentioned above.
2. Review and propose revisions to all documents related to the above five awards.
3. At the request of the Academy’s Board of Directors, review and make recommendations on all new award proposals.

Committee Members:

Chair: Marie Corkery, 2019 - 2022
Members:  Murray Maitland, 2016-2019; Amy McDevitt, 2019 - 2022; Michael Ross, ,2019 - 2022

The Awards Committee comprises the Chair, as well as 3 committee members.  Term limits are 3-year staggered terms.  If you are interested in serving on the Awards Committee, please click here to fill out the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Involvement Form.