APTA New York Awards
APTA New York Awards
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APTA New York Awards

The APTA New York Awards are a prestigious recognition of excellence, honoring individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and leadership in the field of physical therapy. These awards highlight the profound impact that physical therapists, assistants, and students have on their patients, communities, and the profession as a whole. By recognizing their exemplary work, we aim to inspire and elevate the standards of physical therapist practice, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Join us in honoring the remarkable achievements of our award recipients and learn more about their inspiring journeys and contributions.

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2025 Award Winners
PTA Excellence Award
Tracey Hardes, PTA
PT of the Year Award
Corey Hazama, PT, DPT
Outstanding Service to District Award
Amanda Rotondo, PT, DPT (BSI), Francine Sage-King, PT, DP (Catskill District), and Kyle Adams, PT, DPT, DSc (Central District), Sushant Abrol, PT, DPT, MS (GNY), Scott Swanson, PT, DPT (Western District)
DEI Student Award
Shaunte Gergoire
Student Future Leader in DEI Award
Ayannah Moonah
Student Participation Award
Brooke Peters, Sarah Lahr, Irena Rosenberg (featured), Ayannah Moonah, Sarah Malhotra, Matthew Droney, Heather Gelleny, Adriana Saab, and Eliza Ericson.
Award Nominations

Any Chapter member of district may submit nominations.  It is important that all nominations be well supported with information about the nominees' activities that indicate their appropriateness for the award.

The deadline for submitting nominations is Monday, March 24, 2025.

Multiple entries can be submitted.

Strategies for Honoring Colleagues.

 
Awards Committee
Erin Stack
Events Coordinator/Staff Liason
estack@aptany.org
Kayleigh Plumeau, PT, DPT
Chair
 kplumeau@ithaca.edu
Sushant Abrol, PT, DPT, MS
Committee Member
sushantabrol@gmail.com 
Jill Mayer
Committee Member
jmayer@ithaca.edu  
 

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