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The purpose of the Honorary Membership is stipulated in the Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association.

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Eligibility Requirements

Nominees must be an individual other than a member in any other membership category.

Criteria for Selection

Per APTA’s bylaws, nominees must be:

  • An individual, other than a member in any other membership category, who has rendered outstanding service to the association or made notable contributions to the health of humanity.

Submission Requirements

The following must be submitted by a component representative.

  • Nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume
  • Proposed language for presentation of the nomination to APTA's House of Delegates in the form of a resolution with a preamble (see nomination form for reference) 
  • Supporting materials as deemed appropriate

Submit a Nomination

The nominations call for the Honors & Awards program is open from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1. Nominations must be submitted through our online platform by Dec. 1; late submissions will not be considered. Selected recipients and their nominators will be notified in May.

Additional Resources

For questions regarding the nomination process or the award, contact APTA Honors & Awards.

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