Innovation and Impact Award Recipients Announced for 2024
Congratulations to this year's winners! We are inspired by your exceptional work.
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Innovation and Impact Awards! These outstanding individuals have exemplified NBCOT’s mission by significantly advancing client care and professional practice. The high standard of submissions showcased remarkable examples of innovative and impactful occupational therapy (OT) practice, reinforcing the power of OT to positively impact lives.
Paul Grace, NBCOT President and CEO, shared his thoughts on this year's award program: “I commend this year’s award recipients for their dedication and creativity. Their work elevates the profession and makes a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.”
Winners will receive an award, be featured in NBCOT publications and social media, and receive a press release to share their achievement. Additionally, their next certification renewal fee will be waived.
Inspired by these outstanding OT practitioners? Consider applying or nominating someone deserving of these prestigious awards! The nomination process will open in early 2025.
NBCOT Innovation Award
The NBCOT Innovation Award recognizes OTRs or COTAs who demonstrate the delivery of an evidence-based, effective, and innovative program or intervention that enhances the quality of life for a person or persons.
Recipients of the 2024 OTR Innovation Award
California
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Honorable Mention for 2024 Innovation Award
The board would like to acknowledge the following exceptional nominee who made it to the final round.
Kansas
NBCOT Impact Award
The NBCOT Impact Award recognizes practitioners who demonstrate exceptional professional commitment through dedication, hard work, and outstanding OT skills to improve their clients’ overall life satisfaction and their engagements in valued occupations.
Recipients of the 2024 OTR Impact Award
Hawaii
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New Jersey
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Louisiana
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Recipient of the 2024 COTA Impact Award
Texas
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Honorable Mention for 2024 Impact Award
The board would like to acknowledge the following exceptional nominee who made it to the final round.
Oklahoma
For more information about the NBCOT Innovation and Impact Awards, please visit www.nbcot.org/awards.
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Congratulations to this year's winners! We are inspired by your exceptional work.
Congratulations to this year's winners! We are inspired by your exceptional work.
The Innovation and Impact Award winners have demonstrated actions that truly support NBCOT’s mission of serving the public interest by advancing client care and professional practice.
NBCOT launched the Innovation and Impact Awards in 2020 to publicly recognize the exceptional work OTR and COTA certificants do in their daily practice.