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AOTF
Meritorius Service Award
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1.
Purpose:
The Board of Directors
of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation seeks to recognize
members who have made sustained and exemplary contributions
in support of the Foundation's mission.
2.
Eligibility:
Retiring and
incumbent members of the AOTF Board of Directors and other
selected individuals..
3.
Nomination Procedures:
a. Send four
(4) copies of a letter of nomination, summarizing individual's
contributions as they relate to the purpose and criteria
for selection of the Meritorious Service Award, to the AOTF
office by the established deadline.
b. Include as
an addendum to the letter, a short paragraph of no more
than 100 words to appear in professional publications citing
the nominee's contributions.
c. Send four
(4) copies of the candidate's curriculum vitae to accompany
the letter of nomination.
d. Address nominations
to the Chairman of the AOTF Awards of Recognition Committee
at P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220.
4.
Criteria for Selection:
a. Served at
least two terms on the AOTF Board of Directors and provided
leadership in an area essential to the Foundation's mission
and growth.
b. Completed
all assigned and voluntary duties and responsibilities in
a timely and commendable manner.
c. Demonstrated
sustained commitment to the Foundation's mission and has
helped to assure a strong future.
d. Documented
contributions and service of a meritorious nature for the
Foundation that are over and above the normal responsibilities
of a member of the Board of Directors.
5.
Method of Selection:
Upon recommendation
of the AOTF Awards of Recognition Committee, and action by
the AOTF Board of Directors.
6.
Awards Procedure and Recognition:
a. The recipient
will be acknowledged at the Annual Conference of the American
Occupational Therapy Association.
b. The recipient
will receive a plaque appropriately inscribed.
c. The recipient
will receive acknowledgement of the award in appropriate
professional publications.
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