Award Categories and Definitions of the Georgia Occupational Therapy Association
Barbara E. Grant Award of Merit
Description
The Barbara E. Grant Award of Merit is the highest Association honor for an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant in the state of Georgia.
Purpose
To honor an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who has made an outstanding global contribution to the profession of occupational therapy in the following areas: service, leadership, education, and advocacy.
Minimal Requirements
- The nominee must be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.The nominee shall have served as a leader within the professional and health care community, actively fostering growth and development of the profession and the Association.
- The nominee must be a current member of GOTA at the time of his or her nomination.
- Preference will be given to nominees who are also members of AOTA.
Outstanding Occupational Therapy Practitioner of the Year Award
Description
The Outstanding Occupational Therapy Practitioner of the Year Award is an award of excellence bestowed upon an occupational therapy practitioner (OTR/OTA) in the state of Georgia.
Purpose
To honor an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who has made outstanding contributions to the profession in one or more of the following areas: practice, research, education and/or client advocacy.
Minimal Requirements
- The nominee must be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in good standing.
- The nominee shall have made a significant contribution to the profession by utilizing special skills and/or knowledge in therapeutic practice, education, research, and/or administration.
- The nominee must be a current member of GOTA at the time of his or her nomination.
- Preference will be given to nominees who are also members of AOTA.
Outstanding Occupational Therapy Student of the Year Award
Description
The Outstanding Occupational Therapy Student of the Year Award is an award of excellence bestowed upon an occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant student in the state of Georgia.
Purpose
To honor an occupational therapy student or occupational therapy assistant student who demonstrates leadership capacity in the area of service to the profession and to professional/student associations.
Minimal Requirements
- The nominee must be a registered student at an OT or OTA program in the state of Georgia.
- The nominee shall have demonstrated his or her commitment and dedication to the profession of occupational therapy through participation in leadership activities, advocacy for the profession, community service and/or education.
- The nominee must be a current member of GOTA at the time of his or her nomination.
- The nominee must be a member of the student association at his or her respective school.
- Preference will be given to nominees who are also members of AOTA.
Service Commendation
Description
Service Commendations are awarded to those who have provided leadership and service to The Georgia Occupational Therapy Association.
Purpose
To recognize individual members of the association who have served the association through time or task limited activities that foster the work and help meet the strategic goals of the Association.
Minimal Requirements
- Nominees shall have demonstrated service to the Association and/or profession through time or task limited activities.
- The following individuals will automatically receive the Service Commendation during their last year in service:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Regional Representatives
- Board of Directors Members-at-Large
- Committee Chairs
- Nominees must be members of GOTA.
Certificate of Appreciation
Description
This award is given in appreciation for extraordinary contributions that led to the advancement of occupational therapy and/or health promotion.
Purpose
To honor and recognize an individual or an organization that is not an occupational therapy professional or provider, for their support, promotion and/or advocacy of the profession of occupational therapy.
Minimal Requirements
- Nominees shall have made a significant contribution to the advancement of occupational therapy. Their efforts may include, but are not limited to, financial contributions, political support, pioneer work, or an outstanding leadership role.
- Individual or organization must not provide direct occupational therapy services.
- Members/Organizational Members may be nominated for services or contributions that have been made clearly beyond those of normal professional duties and responsibilities.
- Non-Members may be nominated for services or contributions that have markedly benefitted occupational therapy.
If you are interested in nominating someone for one of these awards; please download the GOTA awards nomination form. For a complete listing of past GOTA award recipients, click here.
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