Lifetime 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 clinical education, and/or professional development over an extended period of time (more than 10 years).
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 10 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.
- A person can receive this award only once.
- 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.
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.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentorship of entry-level and post-professional students.
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 four (4) 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. The additional two (2) letters should come from individuals who can address the long term contributions 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.
