APTA Orthopedics Awards
Deadline for applications: July 14, 2025
Please note: criteria for each award and requirements for nomination packets are included within each criteria. Nomination packets must be submitted in one compiled PDF document to: tfred@orthopt.org.
James A. Gould Excellence in Teaching Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Recognizes excellence in teaching orthopedic physical therapy.
Rose Excellence in Research
Published research papers examining issues related to orthopedic physical therapy will be eligible for this award.
Richard W. Bowling and Richard E. Erhard
Orthopedic Clinical Practice Impact Award
Acknowledges an individual who has made an outstanding and lasting contribution to the clinical practice of orthopedic physical therapy as exemplified by the professional careers of Richard W. Bowling and Richard E. Erhard.
Master Clinician
To acknowledge an individual who has made an outstanding and lasting contribution to orthopedic physical therapy while working primarily in the clinical setting and who exemplifies the characteristics of a master clinician.
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Emerging Leader
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Outstanding PT and PTA Student
Acknowledges an individual who has made an outstanding and lasting contribution to orthopedic physical therapy while working primarily in the clinical setting and who exemplifies the characteristics of a master clinician.