Ben Piazza Award
The Ben Piazza Outstanding Physical Therapist Award will recognize an individual who has made significant contributions to the profession of Physical Therapy through clinical practice, clinical teaching, or academic teaching.
The recipient is an active participant in chapter activities and has been a member of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association for no less than four years. The recipient has shared professional knowledge through the media or community activities. The Physical Therapist receiving this award has also demonstrated deep responsibility and allegiance to the patients entrusted in his/her care.
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PTA of the Year Award
The PTA of the Year Award will recognize an individual who has made significant contributions to the profession of Physical Therapy or the community.
The recipient has been practicing as a physical therapist assistant and a member of the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association for at least four years. Contributions to the profession of physical therapy may include patient care, education, research or volunteerism in their community. The recipient must demonstrate and maintain high personal and professional standards and serve as a role model for other professionals.
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Emerging Leader Award
The Emerging Leader Award is to identify and honor one physical therapist or physical therapist assistant “emerging leader” from APTA Mississippi membership. This person has demonstrated extraordinary service early in his or her physical therapy career.
The individual should have made exceptional overall accomplishments and contributions to APTA-Mississippi and the physical therapy profession to advance APTA’s vision.
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