Calendar

Fred Sammons Volunteer Recognition Award (Est. 2017)- recognizes volunteers who have demonstrated generous selfless service to AOTF and the advancement of occupational science through achievements, accomplishments, or service. The award is given in honor of Fred Sammons, whose career-long commitment to volunteerism helped support and advance the mission of AOTF.

AOTA-AOTF Presidents' Award in Honor of Wilma L. West (Est. 1990)- given in conjunction with AOTA, this award honors a respected leader of the profession who has made sustained contributions to occupational therapy over a lifetime of service.

PTE Mary J. Bridle First Research Award (Est. 1994)- sponsored by Pi Theta Epsilon- fosters scholarship and first research efforts within the occupational therapy community. Mary J Bride LOIs Proposals due tbd.

A. Jean Ayres Award (Est. 1998)- recognizes occupational therapy clinicians, educators, and researchers each year who have demonstrated sustained commitment to the application, dissemination, development, or testing of theory in occupational therapy.  Nominations for 2025 are closed.

AOTF Mid-Career Research Excellence Award (Est. 2018)- recognizes and supports individuals who have contributed to advancing knowledge in the field of occupational therapy. Nominations for 2025 are closed.