Innovation in TR Award

Award Description

This award was created to honour and recognize those individuals in TR who continue to elevate the practice of therapeutic recreation through innovation in research and practice. They have created new programs or documents that everyday practitioners are able to use in daily practice through their evidence based research. This award acknowledges that because of their contribution to TR the profession has been positively impacted.

History

Formerly known as the Advanced Practice in TR Award. This award was established in 2015 to highlight Registered Professional Members of TRO who elevate the practice of TR.

Nomination Criteria

A nominee must…

have developed innovative practice, research or advancement in the profession
show evidence of stimulating adoption of said practice(s) by professional at local, regional and provincial level and/or national level
demonstrate transfer of knowledge and expertise to other professionals through innovative activities such as presentations, publishing, dissemination of templates/documents for agency utilization
hold the R/TRO designation
Not be a member of the Board of Directors

Selection Process

The Awards Sub-Committee consists of a minimum of three volunteers including: at least one representative from the Professional Development Committee and up to six TRO members (TRO’s Communications Coordinator is an ex-officio member).

It is responsible for reviewing TRO award nominations and will forward recommendations for approval to the TRO Board of Directors. The selection committee will identify if there is a conflict of interest with any of the award categories, any persons with a conflict of interest will not be part of the discussion and decision-making process for that award.

Previous Winners

2021: Ashley Palmer
2019: Kamila Gemin
2018: Jennifer Ashby
2017: Kristen English
2016: Kim Durst-Mackenzie
2015: Kim Lopez and Carrie Briscoe

Prize

The Winner Receives

One complimentary membership renewal
Professional Contribution points for initial Registration (R/TRO) application (awarded = 2, nominated = 2, to a maximum total of 4 points)
Recognition at the Annual TRO Conference Awards Ceremony
Recognition on the TRO website, newsletter, and social media