Spotlight On Our Profession
Know someone who deserves a shout out by OKOTA? We highlight professionals who are doing amazing things across the state - click the images below to link to our social media posts and learn more about each "SPOTLIGHT" honoree!
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OKOTA Annual Awards
Every year, OKOTA presents awards to honor outstanding people and their dedication to the occupational therapy profession. Awards are presented in person at the Annual Conference - Nominations are OPEN year round.
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN - Tell us who deserves an award in 2025 here!
Occupational Therapist of the Year
Must be an OTR and current member of OKOTA.
Occupational Therapy Assistant of the Year
Must be a COTA and current member of OKOTA.
Service Award
Any member of OKOTA is eligible.
Health Advocate Award
May be an allied health colleague or other professional who supports or promotes Occupational Therapy awareness to the public. Membership not required.
Occupational Therapy Advocacy Award
Must be a licensed, currently practicing OT or OTA, nominated by a member of OKOTA for promoting occupational therapy- best practice, advocacy, and community awareness for our profession. Non-members are also eligible.
OKOTA Educator Award
Must be a current member, nominated for excellence in education: for valuable research, fieldwork supervision, clinical instruction, or leadership in OT- related educational programs.
Helen Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award
(Benefits include free lifetime membership and OKOTA event registrations.)
Shall have been an active member of OKOTA for 25 years or more.
Shall have served as an officer or committee chair for 10 years or more.
Shall be an active member of OKOTA at the time the award is given.
Shall have been actively employed as an occupational therapist for 30 years or more.