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The Beb Cash Award is in memory of Bess "Beb" Cash, a 1951 graduate of the Medical College of Virginia and an active member who died as the result of a car-truck accident at the age of forty. |
Purpose: |
To recognize physical therapists who have made an outstanding contribution to clinical practice. Any member may nominate another for consideration of this award. |
Prerequisite Criteria: |
1. Be an active member of the VPTA .
2. Has been in clinical practice at least 5 years. |
Supportive Narrative |
A supportive narrative is required for each nominee. The narrative should emphasize the nominee's contributions to the profession in area of clinical practice. Specific examples are recommended to assist the committee in the evaluation process. Examples should include demonstration of the following, but do not have to be all inclusive or limited to them:
1. Is recognized by peers for high quality clinical practice or community service related to physical therapy or promoting the profession.
2. Uses evidence-based research to shape his/her practice.
3. Creates new approaches or extends knowledge into new areas in delivering physical therapy services.
4. Demonstrates practice patterns and behaviors that have net positive outcomes on the health status of patients.
5. Pursues a variety of life-long learning activities and incorporates this in the practice environment.
6. Acts as a role model or mentor/preceptor to colleagues and students. |
Selection
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Nominations must be submitted to the Nominating Committee Chair at least 2 (two) months prior to the VPTA Annual Chapter Conference. The Nominating Committee will make the final selection with the knowledge of the State President. |
Presentation: |
The recipient will receive an engraved plaque and a $250 cash award, which will be presented at the VPTA Annual Chapter Conference. |
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Purpose: |
To identify and honor one physical therapist or physical therapist assistant as an “emerging leader”, who has demonstrated exceptional service to the chapter at state or district levels early in his or her career. |
Prerequisite Criteria: |
The nominee must:
1. Be an active member of the VPTA for at least 3 years and no more than10 from formal graduation.
2. The nominee must have current or prior service in committees or appointed or elected positions at the district or state level. |
Supportive Narrative |
A description of the nominee’s contributions:
1. Examples of demonstrated service to the chapter.
2. Explanation of the potential for future contributions to the chapter and physical therapy profession.
2. Examples of how the nominee has advanced activities at the district or state level.
The nomination should include a description of the outcome of the contributions and how the contributions align with chapter goals, objectives, and vision. |
Selection
Process: |
Nominations must be submitted to the Nominating Committee Chair 2 (two) months prior to the VPTA Annual Chapter Conference. The Nominating Committee will make the final selection with the knowledge of the State President. |
Presentation: |
The recipient will receive an engraved plaque, which will be presented at the VPTA Annual Chapter Conference. The recipient will also be nominated for the APTA Emerging Leader award if eligible. |
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 Physical
Therapist Assistant Award is intended to recognize
outstanding clinical performance and contributions to the
development of physical therapist assistants through VPTA
participation. This award was proposed by the VPTA Physical
Therapist Assistant Special Interest Group (PTASIG) and the
first award was presented to a physical therapist assistant
at the VPTA Annual Conference in April, 1992. |
| Purpose: |
To
recognize physical therapist assistants who have made an outstanding
contribution to clinical practice and to the physical therapist
assistants' development through participation in professional
association activities. |
| Prerequisite
Criteria: |
The
nominee must:
· be a physical therapist assistant member of the VPTA
and a district counterpart
· have held elected office or committee participation
at the District or State level
· not be a member of the VPTA Nominating Committee
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Narrative |
Two supportive narratives are required for each nominee. The
narrative should emphasize the nominee's contributions to
the profession in areas of leadership, clinical education,
and/or administration. Specific examples are recommended to
assist the Nominating Committee in the evaluation process.
Expertise and commitment toward improving clinical skills,
level of competence, and clinical education are essential
components. |
Selection
Process: |
Nominations
must be submitted to the Nominating Committee Chair at least
2 (two) months prior to the VPTA Annual Chapter Conference.
The Nominating Committee will make the final selection with
the knowledge of the VPTA President. |
| Presentation: |
The recipient will receive an engraved plaque and a $250 cash
award, which will be presented at the VPTA Annual Chapter
Conference by a PTASIG representative. The Physical Therapist
Assistant Special Interest Group funds this award.
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PTA Award Nomination Form |
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L. "Jack" Echternach Research Award (formerly
the VPTA Research Award) was renamed in honor of John L. Echternach,
PT, EdD, ECS, FAPTA, reflecting more than 30 years of honorable
service to the APTA . The VPTA Resolution of April 25, 1998
describes Dr. Echternach as possessing insight, wisdom and
vision. It acknowledges his role as an exemplary educator,
mentor and role model for countless students of physical therapy.
As a leader in the professional association, Dr. Echternach
has contributed immensely in the area of ongoing academic
and clinical research, presenting findings in both local and
national forums. He has been an acknowledged advocate for
the development of a professional body of poignant literature
and research. The APTA has recognized him nationally through
the receipt of various awards, including the Catherine Worthingham
Fellows membership, and the Golden Pen Award for research
and literary contributions to PHYSICAL THERAPY. It was therefore
deemed fitting and appropriate that our VPTA Research Award
be renamed in recognition of Dr. Echternach. |
| Purpose: |
To
promote and/or encourage research in physical therapy in the
State of Virginia. The types of research to be fostered include,
but are not limited to, basic administrative or delivery-system
research. |
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- Best
Paper by an Entry-level Student Presenter
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Best Paper by a Graduate Student Presenter
- Best
Faculty Paper
- Best
Clinician Research Paper by a VPTA Member
Each platform presentation is limited
to 15 minutes. Each poster presentation will be on display
for several hours. The presenter will be present at
the poster for one hour during that time.
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There is a proctor for each of the three concurrent presentations
held during the Annual Chapter Meeting. A Research committee
member (or a designated qualified VPTA member) serves as
proctor for a particular category.
2. Each
proctor fills out a standardized rating form during the
presentation. (The form is located under the Research Committee
section of this manual.)
3. At
the end of the presentations, the proctors meet along with
the Research committee chair, who heads the discussion,
to discuss the presentations using the completed forms as
the basis for their discussion.
4. A
plaque is presented for the best in each category at the
Annual Chapter Meeting banquet. Certificates are awarded
to all presenters.
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Submission Requirements: |
Please
see this form
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more info here:
Cathy Elrod, PT, PhD
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Special Update for Fall 2007: VPTA
will award (15) $75 stipends for those students who want
to attend the VPTA Annual Conference in Roanoke on Friday,
October 19th – a day with special
student activities. AND
VPTA will award (18)
$75 stipends for those students who want to attend the APTA
National Student Conclave in Valley Forge, PA October 26-28. Download Full Details
Here
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VPTA
Physical Therapy Student Minority Scholarship |
| Purpose: |
To
provide a physical therapy or physical therapist assistant
student enrolled in an accredited Physical Therapy or Physical
Therapist Assistant curriculum in Virginia a $1,000 scholarship.
This scholarship will promote the professional commitment
on the part of Virginia Physical Therapy Association to the
education of minority students in physical therapy. |
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Criteria: |
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Applicant must be a minority student as designated by
current APTA guidelines and by higher education standards
of admission in Virginia.
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Applicant must be enrolled, in good academic standing,
in the second or third year of their education in an accredited
physical therapy program in Virginia.
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Applicant must be member in good standing of the APTA/VPTA.
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Submission Requirements |
Applicants
must provide the VPTA Student Relations Committee with the
following documents:
- Copy
of the APTA/VPTA student membership number/card.
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Letter of introduction/support from their graduate program
director.
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500-word essay on the benefits of being an active APTA/VPTA
member, and how they plan on contributing to the VPTA
upon graduation.
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Three letters of recommendation from VPTA members attesting
to the applicant's character and professional potential.
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Up-to-date resume highlighting academic work and extracurricular
activities.
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Selection
Process: |
Applications
must be submitted to the Student Relations Committee Chair
by September 30. The Student Relations Committee will make
the final selection with the knowledge of the State President. |
| Presentation: |
The
recipient will be announced in the Winter issue of the Virginian,
with scholarship monies available January 1 of the following
year.
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more info here:
Mira Mariano and Rita Wong
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The
M. Scott Sullivan Leadership award is in memory of
Scott Sullivan, who served the VPTA in leadership positions
during the 1990's, was an associate professor at the Medical
College of Virginia, a devoted family man, and active
in his community until the time of his sudden death in
December 1998 just weeks before he was to assume the position
of Director of Practice at the APTA. This award was first
granted posthumously to Scott Sullivan in April 1999.
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| Purpose: |
To
recognize those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding
leadership in their service to the VPTA. |
| Prerequisite
Criteria: |
The
nominee must:
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Be an active member of the VPTA and a district counterpart
2. Have held elected office, committee chair, or workgroup
chair at the State
level for a minimum of two years
3. Been active in either state committees/offices for
a minimum of four years
4. Not be a member of the Nominating Committee
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Narrative |
Three (3) supportive narratives, each representing a separate
district, are required for each nominee. At least one narrative
must be from an active member who served on the Board of Directors
concurrent with the nominee. The narratives should emphasize
the nominee's contributions to the VPTA and the community
in areas of leadership. Specific examples are recommended
to assist the committee in the evaluation process. Demonstrated
vision, initiative, integrity, justice, teamwork, and acting
as a mentor to developing leaders are essential components. |
Selection
Process: |
Nominations
must be submitted to the Nominating Committee Chair 2 (two)
months prior to the VPTA Annual Chapter Conference. The Nominating
Committee will make the final selection with the knowledge
of the State President. In recognition of M. Scott Sullivan's
unique character, this leadership award may not necessarily
be presented every year. |
| Presentation: |
The recipient will receive an engraved plaque and commemorative
bottle of wine, both of which will be presented at the VPTA
Annual Chapter Conference.
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