Outstanding Contributions to Continuing Education
The Continuing Education Award recognizes OOTA members who, through their expertise, leadership, and commitment to lifelong learning, have made a significant contribution to the continuing education and professional development of occupational therapy practitioners across Ohio. This award honors individuals whose efforts strengthen the knowledge base, skills, and growth of the occupational therapy community.
Selection Criteria
Nominees should demonstrate excellence in most or all of the following areas:
1. Outstanding Contributions to Continuing Education
Provides high-quality continuing education through workshops, lectures, seminars, in-service trainings, or conference presentations. Shares specialized knowledge or advanced skills that enhance professional competence within the occupational therapy community.
2. Advancement of Professional Knowledge
Contributes to the development or dissemination of research, evidence-based practice, or innovative therapeutic approaches. Authors or co-authors professional writings, publications, or educational resources that support practitioner learning.
3. Leadership in Educational Growth
Demonstrates leadership in planning, developing, or coordinating continuing education initiatives for OOTA or the broader occupational therapy community. Promotes a growth mindset of lifelong learning and professional excellence.
4. Support of Professional Development
Provides mentorship, guidance, or structured learning opportunities that foster the growth of OT/OTA practitioners and students. Advocates for accessible, high-quality continuing education within Ohio.
5. Impact on OOTA and the Profession
Strengthens OOTA’s mission through sustained contributions to professional development programming. Demonstrates a positive, measurable impact on the knowledge, skills, or advancement of occupational therapy practitioners in the state.
Eligibility
Nominee must be an OOTA member who has contributed significantly to continuing education efforts in Ohio. Contributions may occur through clinical practice, education, administration, research, or professional service. More than one award may be presented in a given year.
