Members Awards

APTA AZ Award Guidelines and Nominating Forms 

APTA Arizona recognizes individuals with various awards to acknowledge the efforts of clinicians, educators, and leaders who promote and advance the role of the physical therapy profession.

APTA AZ award nominations may be submitted at any time, but we encourage people to submit them by August 15 each year. Nominations submitted after August 15 will be considered for the following year.

2023 Nomination Form for PT & PTA of the Year

PT of the Year

A physical therapist who, in the past year, has demonstrated significant contributions in the areas of education, legislation, membership, practice, and public relations.

• PT of the Year Historical Recipient List
• 2023 PT of the Year Nomination Form

PTA of the Year

A physical therapist assistant who, in the past year, has demonstrated significant contributions in the areas of education, legislation, membership, practice, and public relations.

• PTA Historical Recipient List
• 2023 PTA of the Year Nomination Form

Pauline Wampler Service Award

To recognize and honor an individual who has made a significant, ongoing, and distinguished contribution to the Arizona Physical Therapy Association (APTA AZ) through volunteerism.

• Pauline Wampler Award Historical Recipient List
• 2023 Pauline Wampler Award Nomination Form