Awards
It's time to recognize those outstanding individuals and organizations who have supported our profession! The ATRA Awards Program is comprised of eleven awards, plus the Peg Connolly and Linda Levine-Madori Scholarships, open to all ATRA members in good standing:
I. Distinguished Fellow
II. Outstanding Professional
III. Member of the Year
IV. Individual Citation
V. Organization/Institution Citation
VI. Certificate of Recognition
VII. Frank N. Basile Clinician of the Year
VIII. Excellence in Education
IX. Scholarly Achievement
X. Chapter Affiliate of the Year
XI. Advocacy
Please review awards criteria before submitting your nomination. Thank you for your nominations! They will be presented at the Annual Conference in Spokane, WA. Submit nominations or questions about the nomination process to Marilyn Radatz. Please view past recipients of ATRA Awards, and use our directory of ATRA Distinguished Fellows.
Linda Levine-Madori Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support to TR students or professionals who wish to attend this year’s Annual ATRA 2010 conference. Applicants must be an ATRA member in good standing and a single parent. The Linda Levine-Madori Scholarship is sponsored in full by Linda Levine-Madori.
Individuals will be chosen based on their current involvement in either their educational or professional pursuits within the field. All applications and personal statements submitted by June 1, 2010 will be considered. Submit applications or questions about the nomination process to Marilyn Radatz.
Peg Connolly Scholarship
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association is excited to provide the opportunity for ATRA Student members to receive the Peg Connolly Scholarship. Named in honor of Dr. Peg Connolly, former Executive Director of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, this program provides tremendous personal and professional benefits and rewards. Not only do students gain professional knowledge from sessions, students have the opportunity to network with professionals from around the country. ATRA believes the future of our field depends on the continuing growth of students. Today, many former scholarship recipients prove this belief by serving vital roles within our profession.
The basics: Eight stipends are available to attend ATRA’s Annual Conference, including conference registration, accommodations, and a meal stipend ($100). Students are responsible for transportation to/from the conference. This scholarship is a “working scholarship”. Students assist in various aspects of implementing the conference such as room hosting, registration and monitoring social events. This scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate members of ATRA who will be enrolled in a therapeutic recreation program during the conference year. You must be able to attend a mandatory training on September 11, 2010 as well as the ATRA Annual Conference from September 12 - 15, 2010.
Scholarship recipients have been notified of the status of their application. If offered, individuals must submit a letter of acceptance to Heather Sedletzeck at heatherctrs@bizma.rr.com by no later than June 11, 2010. A code of conduct statement must also be signed and submitted at the time of acceptance of the scholarship. Upon acceptance of scholarship offered, all winners must registerfor the ATRA annual conference (all registration fees will be paid by the scholarship fund).
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