Calendar

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.

AOTF Academy of Research Award (Est. 1983)- recognizes individuals who have made exemplary, distinguished, and sustained contributions toward the science of occupational therapy. Every year, the Academy of Research invites nominations for membership. 2026 nominations open on Sept. 8, 2025.