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Awards and Honors for Research

Every year, AOTF bestows awards and honors to individuals that contribute time, energy, and support to the fulfillment of the mission, goals, and objectives of AOTF. The awards are presented at the AOTA/AOTF Awards Ceremony at the AOTA Annual Conference each year. 

View full list of AOTF awardees.

Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence

Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence

Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence (Est. 2004) - recognizes an occupational therapy clinician who has demonstrated sustained commitment, excellence, and/or innovation in sensory integration and brain-behavior relationships in the practice of occupational therapy. Nominations for 2025 are closed.

A. Jean Ayres Award

A. Jean Ayres Award

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.

Academy of Research

Academy of Research

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. Nominations open Sept. 5, 2024, and the submission deadline is October 30, 2024.

Awards And Honors For Leadership And Service

Leadership Service Commendation

Leadership Service Commendation

Leadership Service Commendation (Est. 1999)- recognizes the outstanding service outgoing Chairs of the Foundation's committees or councils who contributed their time, energies, and support to the fulfillment of the Foundation's mission, goals, and objectives. 

Meritorious Service Award

Meritorious Service Award

Meritorious Service Award (Est. 1984) - recognizes retiring and incumbent members of the AOTF Board of Trustees who have made sustained and exemplary contributions in support of the Foundation's mission.

Certificate of Appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation (Est. 1979)- recognizes the outstanding service of those external to the Foundation who have contributed significantly to the fulfillment of the Foundation's mission, goals, and objectives.

Fred Sammons Volunteer Recognition Award

Fred Sammons Volunteer Recognition Award

Fred Sammons Volunteer Recognition Award (Est. 2017)- recognizes volunteers who have demonstrated generous selfless service to AOTF and the advancement of occupational science through achievements, accomplishments, or service. The award is given in honor of Fred Sammons, whose career-long commitment to volunteerism helped support and advance the mission of AOTF.