Occupational Therapy Practitioners of the Year 

WE ARE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONERS OF THE YEAR AWARDS. LET’S CELEBRATE THE INCREDIBLE WORK BEING DONE IN OUR FIELD—NOMINATE A DESERVING PRACTITIONER TODAY!

Please submit your nominations using this form. 

Please submit Nominations by: September 3, 2025

Lifetime Achievement Award: 

This award honors an occupational therapy professional who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, service, and shown dedication to the profession through their commitment to advancing occupational therapy practice, education, and advocacy over the course of their career.

Practitioner of the Year

The WOTA Practitioner of the Year Award honors an exceptional occupational therapy professional who exemplifies excellence in clinical practice, leadership, and service to the profession. This individual is recognized for their significant and sustained contributions to the field of occupational therapy in Wisconsin, serving as a role model and source of inspiration to colleagues, students, and the broader community.

Fieldwork Educator of the Year

This award honors an occupational therapist professional who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and excellence in fieldwork education. The recipient is held in high esteem by students and colleagues alike, recognized for their deep knowledge of occupational therapy and their outstanding ability to mentor and facilitate the fieldwork education process across a diverse range of student experiences.

WOTA Mission Impact Award

The WOTA Mission Impact Award honors an individual or organization that has made a significant and lasting contribution to advancing the mission and vision of the Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association. This award recognizes those who champion occupational therapy as a vital force in helping all people engage in meaningful occupations to optimize their life experience

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