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Marilyn Moffat Leadership Award

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Due: December 1, 2026

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No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

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The Marilyn Moffat Leadership Award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made sustained and outstanding leadership contributions at the component, national, international, or community levels that have had an impact upon the advancement of the physical therapy profession. Nominees must be physical therapists who are current members in good standing of the association. Nominees must demonstrate significant leadership that has had a lasting impact on the development and progression of the physical therapy profession; leadership contributions that were sustained and continuous over a 15-year period or more; contributions leading to a measurable change, revitalization of an idea resulting in change, or creation of an opportunity for change within the physical therapy profession; exceptional leadership ability within the physical therapy profession through service to their local community, to APTA and its components, or to international physical therapy associations, through elected or appointed groups, elected or appointed positions, or other volunteer capacities; and recognition by peers for their service and contributions to the physical therapy profession and association. Nomination or self-nomination statement must be submitted to begin the process. Then, the nominee must submit their current curriculum vitae or resume; online application; and two support statements obtained from individuals who can specifically address one or more of the criteria for selection. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Physical Therapy Association for more information.

Marilyn Moffat Leadership Award

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