ATRA Awards Reminder

ATRA President Marcia Smith recently send out his reminder:

It’s that time of the year to start thinking about those professionals who have made a difference in the last year in the profession. Whether a clinician, ATRA or affiliate member, researcher, organization, institution, college or university, or chapter affiliate, if you feel they should be recognized for their positive contribution to the profession of recreation therapy, NOMINATE! We should recognize those in our profession who are doing exemplary work. Nominations are due by JUNE 30.

The ATRA Awards Program is comprised of 10 awards, provided each year at the ATRA Annual Conference.

Award Categories:

I. Distinguished Fellow Award
II. Outstanding Professional Award
III. Member of the Year Award
IV. Individual Citation
V. Organization or Institution Citation
VI. Certificate of Recognition
VII. Frank N. Brasile Clinician of the Year Award
VIII. Excellence in Education Award
IX. Scholarly Achievement Award
X. Chapter Affiliate of the Year Award

For more information on nomination criteria and official nomination form: www.atra-tr.org/leadershipawards.htm. Thank you and remember to do your part as a member of ATRA and nominate a deserving professional.