Excellence in Education

To acknowledge an individual who has made significant contributions in the area of sports physical therapy education through excellence in academic teaching.

Eligibility

• Nominee must be a physical therapist who is a current Academy member in good standing.
• Nominee must be actively engaged in teaching physical therapist students in the area of sports physical therapy (entry or advanced level) for at least five years.
• Nominees must have a faculty appointment of any rank and receive compensation for their teaching responsibilities.
• Teaching solely as a component of continuing education does not constitute eligibility for this award.
• Members of the Academy Executive Committee and the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Awards Committee shall not be eligible for the award during their terms of office.
• A person can receive this award only once.

Selection Criteria

• Exceptional teaching effectiveness in the academic setting.
• Distinct expertise in the specialty of sports physical therapy and commitment as a mentor or role model within the area.
• Utilization of talents in a wide variety of publications.
• Academic preparation for faculty position as evidenced by degree and/or specialty certification.
• Service to the AASPT through volunteerism by serving in a wide variety of roles (elected and appointed).
• Participation in activities that foster and promote the practice of sports physical therapy, including clinical practice.

Nomination Procedure

• Any member of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy may nominate candidates for the award.
• A maximum of one (1) award will be given in any year.
• Nominations must be submitted electronically and include only the following materials:
  • Completed online nomination form;
  • Current and complete curriculum vitae of the nominee;
  • Letter of support from person nominating the member not to exceed two pages including the reasons for the nomination; and,
  • Letters from two (2) individuals who can specifically address one or more of the criteria for selection, not to exceed two (2) pages. One should be from a physical therapist colleague and one from a current or former student/resident of the nominee.
• Please have all materials completed and collected when completing the award application. There is no way to save applications in-process so please ensure you have all materials compiled before starting the application.

Notification of the Award

• The Awards Team Coordinator will notify the recipient of the award and obtain written confirmation of acceptance.
• The name of the recipient will be kept confidential until announced.

Past Recipients