PTA Clinical Excellence

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge and honor a Physical Therapist Assistant who is a member of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy whose major professional involvement and contributions are currently with the practice of neurologic physical therapy. The nominee must be a current member of the Neurology Section. The nominee must have been engaged in a full-time clinical practice for at least five years that primarily serves patients within the area of neurology. The nominee must be currently treating neurologic patients. The nominee must demonstrate evidence of providing superior clinical care for individuals with neurologic disorders. They must be involved in mentoring activities to disseminate clinical expertise. The nominee must have contributed to the overall development of physical therapy as a caring and scientific profession through clinical research or case studies, program development, presentation at continuing education, in-services or conferences.

Past Recipients

• 2023 Lauren Whilden, PTA
• 2020 Amy Powell-Versteeg, PTA