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The Henry O. and Florence P. Kendall Practice Award acknowledges an individual who has made outstanding and enduring contributions to the practice of physical therapy.
Eligibility Requirements
Nominees must be physical therapists who are current members in good standing of the association.
Self, peer, and posthumous nominations are accepted for this award.
Criteria for Selection
Nominees for this award must demonstrate:
- Effect on shape, scope, and quality of physical therapist practice
- Effect on other physical therapists' ability to practice
- Effect on the development of physical therapy as a caring profession
- Quality and quantity of contributions to the association
A strong application should demonstrate the following:
Duration of clinical practice:
- Engaged in extensive clinical practice for at least 15 years
Effect on shape, scope, and quality of physical therapist practice:
- Positively and substantially affected physical therapist practice
Effect on other physical therapists’ ability to practice:
- Mentorship and advisement of other therapists in a manner that has significantly increased their ability to practice.
- Use of expertise and experience to nurture future clinicians
- Use of new or unique practice applications
Effect on development of physical therapy as a caring profession.
Quality and quantity of contributions to the association:
- National-level activities
- Chapter-level activities
- Local- or district-level activities
- Publications and presentations
Support statements that are positive, cite specific examples of professional accomplishments, and provide additional information on depth, scope, and quality in a convincing manner.
Submission Requirements
The nominator must submit a nomination statement (nomination statements are 300-words) to begin the process.
The nominee is responsible for the following:
- Submitting a current curriculum vitae or resume
- Completing an online application (application questions are 500-words)
- Requesting two support statements (support statements are 300-words) obtained from the following:
- Individuals upon whom the nominee has had an impact that specifically address one or more of the criteria for selection.
Guide to Submitting a Nomination
Follow the five steps below to submit your nomination.
Review our step-by-step guide for more information about the nomination process review our guide to submitting a nomination.
The nominations call for the Honors & Awards Program is open from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1. Nominations must be submitted through APTA Achieve by Dec. 1; late submissions will not be considered. Selected recipients and their nominators will be notified in May.
If you have questions about the nomination process or the award, contact APTA Honors & Awards.