Outstanding Service

To recognize a member of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy who has made exceptional contributions in the area of service.

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Nominee must be a physical therapist and a member of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.
Nominee shall demonstrate significant contribution in service to the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy in areas such as writing and/or speaking for the section.
Service may be demonstrated through an individual’s service on one or more elected or appointed positions or in other capacities within the structure of the section.
Serves as a visible spearhead for the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Advancement.
Participates in activities that enhance the specialty practice of sports physical therapy within the section, community, and nationally.
Members of the Executive Committee and Awards Committee shall not be eligible for the award during their term in office.
A person can receive this award only once.

Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy as evidenced by nominee’s curriculum vitae and letters of support.
Utilization of talents in writing, teaching, and any other areas of service to the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, as evidenced by nominees' curriculum vitae, and letters of support.
Participation in activities that promote the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (publicity, recognition, cooperation with other organizations), as evidenced by the nominee's curriculum vitae and letters of support.
The nominee must be able to attend the CSM awards ceremony.

Any member of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy may nominate candidates for the award.
A maximum of one (1) award will be given in any year.
Nominations must be submitted electronically and include only the following materials:
- Completed online nomination form;
- Current and complete curriculum vitae of the nominee;
- Letter of support from person nominating the member not to exceed two pages including the reasons for the nomination; and,
- Letters from two (2) individuals who can specifically address one or more of the criteria for selection, not to exceed two (2) pages.
Please have all materials completed and collected when completing the award application. There is no way to save applications in-process so please ensure you have all materials compiled before starting the application.

The Awards Team Coordinator will notify the recipient of the award and obtain written confirmation of acceptance.
The name of the recipient will be kept confidential until announced.

Past Recipients

1995 Steve Tippett

1996 Gary Derscheid

1997 Mike Voight

1998 Kent Timm

1999 Danny Smith

2000 Lori Thein Brody

2001 Gordon Eiland

2004 Gail Friedhoff

2005 Tim Uhl

2006 Teresa Schuemann

2007 Barb Hoogenboom

2008 John DeBlasis

2009 John Stemm

2010 Allen Hardin

2012 Gary Calabrese

2013 Mark DeCarlo

2014 Mark Weber

2015 Mike Mullaney

2016 Erik Meira

2019 Burke Wilson

2019 Chuck Thigpen

2021 Michele Weinstein

2022 Airelle Onnolee Giordano

2023 Timothy Vidale