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APTA Michigan Member Awards

APTA Michigan has a rich tradition of honoring members in service to the organization and outstanding achievement in physical therapy. These awards are for accomplishments in education, practice and service, publications, research, and academic excellence. Award recipients are recognized at the Annual Awards Banquent held in October of each year.

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APTA Michigan

Marjorie N. Stamm Outstanding Service Award
Purpose:

This award has been established to honor Michigan Chapter members who have provided outstanding service for physical therapy in Michigan.

Eligibility:

Any member of the APTA Michigan in good standing.

Criteria for Selection:

1. The recipient shall have made outstanding contributions to the field of physical therapy in one or more of the following areas:

A. The Profession of Physical Therapy

  • Education
    • Teaching in any of the following areas: academic, clinical in-service, continuing education
    • Development and implementation of teaching methods
    • Administration of a physical therapy program or a physical therapist assistant program
  • Clinical Research
    • Development of treatment interventions
    • Development of examination or evaluation methods and forms
    • Publication or dissemination of research results
  • Service
    • Patient care: direct, consultative, administrative, or educational
    • Professional health organizations; for example, the Michigan Public Health Association

B. The American Physical Therapy Association or its components

  • Promotion of the organization and its goals
  • Chapter or national elected offices
  • Chapter or national committee memberships or task forces

C. The Community

  • Service, organizations or facilities
  • Local, state or federal government on an elected or voluntary basis

2. Documentation in the support statement(s) should assist the committee in distinguishing exceptionally valuable contributor(s) from those persons who have provided long and continuous service for physical therapy in Michigan.

3. Documentation in the support statement(s) should describe the outstanding contributions(s) and the impact the contribution(s) has had on the profession of physical therapy in Michigan.

4.  A curriculum vitae is helpful if available

5. All supporting documentation must be included with the nomination.

Nomination Procedure:
  1. A nomination form and criteria will be made available to the membership each year.
  2. Nominees must be recommended for the award by a APTA Michigan member.
  3. Nominations must be submitted to the APTA Michigan office and be received by August 1 via email or mail at:

    APTA Michigan
    140B Purcellville Gateway Drive
    Suite 120
    Purcellville, VA 20132 USA
    contact@aptami.org

  4. Nominations must include:
  • Name, address, and telephone number of nominee
  • Present employment of nominee
  • Biographical data – Can be in the form of a CV
  • Statement containing documentation of contributions and their impact on physical therapy in Michigan which qualifies the nominee for this award
  • Signature of nominator
  • Date
  1. Individuals nominated and not selected may be reconsidered in a subsequent year if they are re-nominated with current information submitted.
  2. Individuals may be granted this award more than one time only if the "outstanding" contribution(s) are subsequent to the initial granting of the award.
Selection and Award:
  1. Nominations will be reviewed by the awards committee
  2. The Awards Committee will submit a final recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval.
  3. The award will be made on the basis of merit alone and the decision of the committee will be based on the documentation received in the nomination(s).
  4. No more than one award will be granted yearly. This award will be granted only if nominees with contributions of truly outstanding character are submitted. Therefore the award need not be given every year.

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Jane Murdock Legislative Award
Purpose 

To acknowledge and honor an individual who has distinguished himself/ herself for their individual leadership advocating for the Chapter's legislative initiatives on behalf of our patients, our professional or our association as exemplified in the professional career of the late Jane Murdock, PT  (1951-2008).

Jane Eileen Ross Murdock, PT was a long time APTA Michigan and APTA member who served our association in many leadership roles over 3 decades.  Jane's colleagues and patients truly enjoyed working with her; her excellent clinical skills were matched by her legislative knowledge, political savvy and passion to promote physical therapy to the Michigan Legislature.

Criteria

The nominee must demonstrate and ongoing commitment and engagement in advocacy activities aimed at achieving the Chapter's Mission and Vision.

  • The nominee's legislative activities may include local, state or federal involvement as long as that involvement is not in conflict with the Mission or Vision of the APTA Michigan.  The APTA Michigan Awards committee shall determine if the nominee's activities meet these criteria. 
  • The nominee's legislative activities may include promoting individuals or other organizations that support the Mission and Vision of the APTA Michigan.  The APTA Michigan Awards Committee shall determine if the nominee's activities meet these criteria.
Nomination Procedure:
  1. A nomination form and criteria will be made available to the membership each year.
  2. Nominations must be submitted to the APTA Michigan Office and be received by August 1 via email or mail at:

    APTA Michigan
    140B Purcellville Gateway Drive
    Suite 120
    Purcellville, VA 20132 USA
    contact@aptami.org

  3. Nominations must include:
  • Name, address, and telephone number of nominee
  • Present employment of nominee
  • Statement containing documentation of legislative contributions and their impact on physical therapy in Michigan which qualifies the nominee for this award
  • Signature of nominator
  • Date
  1. Individuals nominated and not selected may be reconsidered in a subsequent year if they are re-nominated with current information submitted.

 

Selection and Award:

  1. Nominations will be reviewed by the APTA Michigan Awards Committee.
  2. The winner will be announced and the award presented at the annual APTA Michigan Fall Conference by the APTA Michigan President.
The award will consist of a plaque.
 

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Physical Therapist Assistant Outstanding Service Award
Purpose and Criteria for Selection:

This award has been established to honor a Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant member who has provided outstanding service for physical therapy in the State of Michigan. The nominee must be an active member of the Association.

Nomination Procedure:
  1. A nomination form and criteria will be made available to the membership each year.
  2. Nominees must be recommended for the award by a APTA Michigan member.
  3. Nominations must be submitted to the APTA Michigan Office and be received by August 1 via email or mail at:

    APTA Michigan
    140B Purcellville Gateway Drive
    Suite 120
    Purcellville, VA 20132 USA
    contact@aptami.org

  4. Nominations must include:
    • Name, address, and telephone number of nominee
    • Present employment of nominee
    • Biographical data – Can be in the form of a CV
    • Statement containing documentation of contributions and their impact on physical therapy in Michigan which qualifies the nominee for this award
    • Signature of nominator
    • Date
  1. Individuals nominated and not selected may be reconsidered in a subsequent year if they are re-nominated with current information submitted.
  2. Individuals may be granted this award more than one time only if the "outstanding" contribution(s) are subsequent to the initial granting of the award.
Selection and Award:
  1. Nominations will be reviewed by the Awards Committee.
  2. The Awards Committee will submit a final recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval.
  3. The award will be made on the basis of merit alone and the decision of the committee will be based on the documentation received in the nomination(s).
  4. No more than one award will be granted yearly. This award will be granted only if nominees with contributions of truly outstanding character are submitted. Therefore the award need not be given every year.
  5. The award will be presented at the annual APTA Michigan Fall Conference by the association President.
  6. The award will consist of a plaque.
 

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Alan S. Jeffrey Outstanding Service Award
Purpose and Criteria for Selection:

This award has been established to honor a person who is not part of the physical therapy profession who has provided outstanding service to the physical therapy profession and whose contribution has been of exceptional and enduring value in education, clinical research, direct patient service and/or community service.

Nomination Procedure:
  1. A nomination form and criteria will be made available to the membership each year.
  2. Nominees must be recommended for the award by a APTA Michigan member.
  3. Nominations must be submitted to the APTA Michigan Office and be received by August 1 via email or mail at:

    APTA Michigan
    140B Purcellville Gateway Drive
    Suite 120
    Purcellville, VA 20132 USA
    contact@aptami.org

  4. Nominations must include:
    • Name, address, and telephone number of nominee
    • Present employment of nominee
    • Biographical data
    • Statement containing documentation of contributions and their impact on physical therapy in Michigan which qualifies the nominee for this award
    • Signature of nominator
    • Date
  5. Individuals nominated and not selected may be reconsidered in a subsequent year if they are re-nominated with current information submitted.
  6. Individuals may be granted this award more than one time only if the "outstanding" contribution(s) are subsequent to the initial granting of the award.
Selection and Award:
  1. Nominations will be reviewed by the Awards Committee.
  2. The Awards Committee will submit a final recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval.
  3. The award will be made on the basis of merit alone and the decision of the committee will be based on the documentation received in the nomination(s).
  4. No more than one award will be granted yearly. This award will be granted only if nominees with contributions of truly outstanding character are submitted. Therefore the award need not be given every year.
  5. The award will be presented at the annual APTA Michigan Fall Conference by the association President.
  6. The award will consist of a plaque.
 
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Outstanding Clinician Awards: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist-Physical Therapist Assistant Team

APTA Michigan is excited to announce the creation of three NEW awards that recognize outstanding clinicians in the field of physical therapy!

These awards will recognize the dedication, professionalism, and achievements of Michigan physical therapist and physical therapist assistants in the following categories:

  • Outstanding Clinician PT Award
    Outstanding Clinician PTA Award
    Outstanding Clinician PT/PTA Team Award
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Outstanding Student PT & PTA

These awards are intended for students who: are in the final year of their professional, curriculum, have a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.2, are a member of the APTA/APTA Michigan, have demonstrated "outstanding" participation in academic, professional and related community activities.

Each academic program may nominate one student. 

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President's Award
Purpose:

This award is given at the President's discretion to recognize outstanding service by a member of APTA Michigan. There is no nomination form for this award.

Student Liaison to the Michigan Delegation to the House of Delegates
Purpose:

The APTA Michigan (APTA MI) is excited to announce a new opportunity for a PT or PTA student to serve a one year appointed term as a student liaison to the Michigan delegation to the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) House of Delegates (HOD). The HOD is an APTA policy-making body comprised of voting chapter delegates, non-voting delegates, and consultants. Delegates make decisions on issues that have far-reaching implications for the association and for the profession of physical therapy.

The student liaison will participate in meetings with the MI delegation and serve as the link between the HOD and PT/PTA students in Michigan. Therefore, the selected PT or PTA student should be comfortable with communicating HOD information and their experience as the student liaison via multiple platforms including Facebook, Twitter and authoring articles in the APTA Michigan newsletter and/or web blog. Travel to the HOD will be funded by APTA Michigan.

Click here to view a video about the HOD

Expectations of the Student Liaison:

  1. Participate in MI delegation meetings: on-site meetings at Spring/Fall Conference plus 2-4 conference calls/year
  2. Travel with the MI Delegation to the House of Delegates, participate in on-site meetings, and attend House proceedings in the gallery (2021 House of Delegates will be in Washington, DC September 11-12 2021). If House of Delegates is transitioned to a virtual platform, expectations are participation in virtual meetings and to attend House proceedings virtually.
  3. Read and review House motions, background papers, and Reports to the House and be prepared to discuss with the Delegation and report back to the student membership
  4. Regularly communicate with students regarding issues before the House (video updates, social media posts, blog posts, Shorelines articles, etc)

Inclusion Criteria to Apply

  1. APTA/APTA Michigan student member in second or third year of academic program and in good academic standing
  2. Commit to attending in-person delegate meetings at Spring & Fall Conference and participating in 2-4 phone conference calls in Spring 2021 (usually evenings mid-week)
  3. Commit to traveling to the House of Delegates, participate in on-site Delegate meetings, and attend House proceedings in gallery (2021 HOD will be in Washington, DC and financial support will be provided). If transitioned to a virtual platform, commit to participate in virtual Delegate meetings and House proceedings.
  4. Commit to acting as a link for communication between students and the Delegation
  5. Provide regular updates to students in MI on issues being discussed at the House
  6. Provide one letter of reference from a professor or clinical instructor

Applications accepted January 25 to February 12 2021. The selected individual will be notified by March 1, 2021

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APTA Michigan Special Interest Group for Clinical Education

Norene Clouten Outstanding Center Coordinator of Clinical Education Award
Purpose:

To acknowledge individuals who have made significant contributions to physical therapy clinical education through excellence in coordination of clinical teaching.

Eligibility:

Nominees must be a physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) who has been actively engaged in the coordination of clinical education for at least 2 years.    Nominees must be a Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) that affiliates with a Michigan PT or PTA education program.    Nominees must supervise clinical instructors who work directly with students from accredited PT or PTA programs.  PT/PTA recipients of the award must be members of the APTA Michigan/APTA.

Procedure for Nomination:

Any PT or PTA who has knowledge of the CCCE's abilities to coordinate clinical education activities and supervise and teach clinical instructors may submit nominations for the award. The nomination form is attached as a separate document to this e-mail.  Please send the completed nomination form and the required supporting documents to David George.

The deadline for the receipt of the nomination form and the supporting documents is June 1.

Criteria for Selection:

Evidence of the nominee's exceptional abilities as a CCCE, as outlined above, and the nominee's excellence as a role model in clinical education.

Presentation of the Award:

The award, in the form of a plaque, will be presented to the awardee(s) at the APTA Michigan Annual Conference Awards Ceremony. Recipients will be recognized in "Shorelines".

 

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Cindy Kinkaid Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award

The Cindy Kincaid Outstanding CI Award provides recognition and encouragement to clinical instructors who have demonstrated exceptional skills in teaching, communication, interpersonal relationships, professional competence, mentoring, modeling, and professionalism.

The nominated PT or PTA must have supervised a full time student, be licensed in Michigan and be an APTA/APTA Michigan member. The nomination must be initiated by a student in their final year of a PT or PTA program; forms are available by contacting the ACCE/DCE of the student's academic program or on the APTA Michigan website under Resources/Awards. Completed nomination forms are to be returned to the ACCE/DCE by June 1.

The completed form can be returned to the ACCE/DCE or the committee member Erica Sherman

Nominations will be reviewed by the Award committee and the award decision will be made on the basis of merit.

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APTA Michigan Institute for Education and Research

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Student Award

This award is intended to reward and empower students who are instrumental in advancing DEI in Michigan. An award will be given annually to a second-year Michigan Physical Therapy DPT or PTA student. Recipients of this scholarship will be recognized and given a check for $2500 at the APTA Michigan Fall Conference Awards Dinner.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1.  Applicants will submit the following information to contact@aptami.org.
All documents must be compiled into one PDF.                  

  1. Application Form (see second page)
  2. Cover letter in the form of an essay describing the student's impact in advancing DEI in Michigan.  Cover letter is limited to 500 words.
  3. Resume or CV
  4. Unofficial transcript from the education program where the student is enrolled showing courses and GPA 
  5. Letter of recommendation from a faculty member
  6. Letter of recommendation from an individual or organization that can describe the student's commitment in promoting and advancing DEI

   2. Additional application requirements

  1. The applicant must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and a member of one of the following racial/ethnic minority groups: African-American or Black, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic/Latino
  2. If selected for the award, the applicant will maintain membership in APTA Michigan and participate in the APTA Michigan DEI Committee for a minimum of one year.
  3. If selected for the award, the applicant will contribute to either the APTA Michigan Lines Blog or Waves Podcast by the end of their second year.

3. Applications are due on September 1 in 2021.  In 2022 and future years, the application deadline is August 1.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be reviewed by the APTA Michigan Institute for Education and Research Trustees and two representatives appointed by the APTA Michigan DEI Committee.  Selection of the awardee will be based on the following criteria:
     
      1. Progressive and influential contribution(s) to DEI advancement
      2. Academic success
      3. Potential to contribute to the profession and future DEI endeavors

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Richard E. Darnell Research Award

Purpose:

The Richard E. Darnell Award was developed to acknowledge significant contributions in the area of research.

Criteria for Selection:

    1. The awardee must be an active member of the APTA Michigan.
    2. The awardee must have an established record of peer-reviewed published clinical research.
    3. The awardee must have served as a resource and/or consultant to others on clinical research methodology.
    4. The awardee must have contributed to the dissemination of information on how to conduct clinical research.

Nomination Procedure:

  1. Nominations must be submitted to the APTA Michigan Office and must be received by August 1st via mail, e-mail, or fax:

APTA Michigan
140B Purcellville Gateway Drive
Suite 120
Purcellville, VA 20132 USA
contact@aptami.org
Fax: 703-706-8575

  1. Nominations must include:
  • Name, address, telephone number, e-mail, and APTA/APTA Michigan membership number of nominee
  • Present employment of nominee
  • Biographical data
  • Statement containing documentation of contributions and their impact on physical therapy in Michigan which qualifies the nominee for this award
  • Signature of nominator
  • Date

Selection and Award:

  • One award will be presented on an annual basis.
  • The award will be presented at the annual APTA Michigan Fall Conference by one of the Institute trustees.
  • The award will consist of a plaque.
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Generation Care Scholarship
Application Process:
  • 1. Applicants will submit the following information to contact@aptami.org combined into a single PDF:
    • A. Essay (500 words or less) describing their motivation / inspiration for a career in geriatric physical therapy.
    • B. Resume which includes all community service activities.
    • C. Unofficial transcript for PT school only (showing their GPA).
    • D. One letter of recommendation from a faculty member, clinical instructor, or member of a community service team.
  • 2. Applications are due by August 1st (just prior to the applicant's final fall semester).
Selection Process:

The scholarship will be decided by a committee chaired by a trustee of the APTA Michigan Institute for Education and Research. This committee will consist of a minimum of one trustee of the APTA Michigan Institute and at least one representative of Generation Care. The criteria the committee will use to award the scholarship include:

  • (1) Academic success (grade point average)
  • (2) Desire to excel and practice in geriatric physical therapy in any type of clinical practice setting
  • (3) Evidence of understanding the critical need for highly skilled physical therapists to lead progressive, innovative approaches to geriatric care
  • (4) Excellence in communication, teamwork, and initiative inside and outside the classroom and clinical setting
Mabel E. Holton Award

Purpose:

The Mabel E. Holton Award was developed to acknowledge achievement in scholarly publication in the field of physical therapy.

Criteria for Selection:

    1. The scholarly work must be a recent peer-reviewed publication (within the past 2 years) completed by a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or PT/PTA student who is a member of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association.
    2. The work must be directed toward understanding the art or science of Physical Therapy practice problems.

Nomination Procedure:

  1. Nominations must be submitted to the APTA Michigan Office and must be received by August 1st via mail, email, or fax:

APTA Michigan
140B Purcellville Gateway Drive
Suite 120
Purcellville, VA 20132 USA
contact@aptami.org
Fax: 703-706-8575

  1. Nominations must include:
    • Name, address, telephone number, e-mail, and APTA/APTA Michigan membership number of primary author
    • Present employment of primary author
    • Biographical data
    • Statement containing documentation of contributions and their impact on physical therapy in Michigan which qualifies the primary author for this award
    • One copy of the scholarly work
    • Signature of nominator
    • Date

Selection and Award:

  • One award will be presented on an annual basis.
  • The award will be presented at the annual APTA Michigan Fall Conference by one of the Institute trustees.
  • The award is given to acknowledge the scholarly work.  The primary author will receive a plaque, and secondary authors will receive certificates.

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Team Rehab Student Physical Therapist Scholarship
Purpose:

This scholarship is intended to reward and encourage PT and PTA students who are already showing promise as practical clinicians.  One scholarship will be awarded in each academic year to a third-year student in each Michigan DPT education program, provided there are at least 2 applicants from each program.  In addition, one scholarship will be awarded to a second-year PTA student currently enrolled  in a Michigan PTA education program.  Winners of these scholarships will each be paid a stipend of $2,000.  The APTA Michigan Institute for Education and Research Trustees will provide the winners of the scholarships their checks at the APTA Michigan Fall Conference Awards Ceremony.

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APTA Michigan Oncology Rehabilitation SIG

Deborah Doherty Oncology Rehab Award
Purpose:

To acknowledge individuals who have made significant contributions to the physical therapy profession through excellence in oncology rehabilitation. The inspiration for this award has been the career of Deborah Doherty whose advocacy for the advancement of oncology rehabilitation brought about the formation of the Oncology Rehab SIG. This award was created to continually remember those contributions in order to keep pursuing advocacy for patients with a cancer diagnosis or a history of cancer diagnosis.

Eligibility:

  1. Must be an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the APTA Michigan.
  2. Must have a minimum of two years of work as a PT or PTA.
  3. Must demonstrate active and current engagement in one or more of the following areas: clinical care, education, research, or professional advocacy in oncology rehabilitation.

Procedure for Nomination:

  1. A nomination form and criteria will be made available to the membership each year.
  2. Nominees must be recommended for the award by a APTA Michigan member.
  3. Nominations must be submitted to the APTA Michigan Office and be received by August 1 via email to contact@aptami.org
  4. Nominations must include the following combined into one PDF:
    • Name, address, and telephone number of nominee
    • Present employment of nominee
    • Biographical data
    • Statement containing documentation of contributions and their impact on physical therapy in Michigan which qualifies the nominee for this award
    • Signature of nominator
    • Date
  5. Individuals nominated and not selected may be reconsidered in a subsequent year if they are re-nominated with current information submitted.
  6. Individuals may be granted this award more than one time only if the "outstanding" contribution(s) are subsequent to the initial granting of the award.

    7. Selection and Award:

    1. Nominations will be reviewed by the Awards Committee.
    2. The Awards Committee will submit a final recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval.
    3. The award will be made on the basis of merit alone and the decision of the committee will be based on the documentation received in the nomination(s).
    4. No more than one award will be granted yearly. This award will be granted only if nominees with contributions of truly outstanding character are submitted. Therefore the award need not be given every year.
    5. The award will be presented at the annual APTA Michigan Fall Conference by the Association President.
    6. The award will consist of a plaque.

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